Standards Australia are raising the standards!

Standards Australia was established in 1922 and is recognised through a Memorandum of Understanding with the Commonwealth Government as the peak non-government standards development body in Australia. It is a company limited by guarantee, with 72 members representing groups interested in the development and application of standards and related products and services.

Standards Australia:

• is Australia's representative on the International Organization for Standardization [ISO], the International Electrotechnical Commission [IEC], and the Pacific Area Standards Congress [PASC].
• develops and maintains around 7000 Australian Standards® and related publications which are prepared by over 1500 committees involving more than 8000 committee members. These documents, used in countless daily business transactions, facilitate trade between individuals, corporations and nations.
• was one of the first organizations of its type in the world to develop online delivery of technical and business standards. In partnership with SAI Global, it continues to deliver its standards and related products to industry through www.saiglobal.com/shop.
• uses a facilitation process based on transparency, consensus and stakeholder representation from interest groups including governments, industry bodies, trade and professional associations, academia and consumer groups.
• provides input into the development of approximately 18,000 International Standards by ISO and IEC.
• actively promotes excellence in Australian design and innovation through the Australian Design Awards. More information please visit: www.designawards.com.au.

Acknowledging our Committee Members
Our Technical Committee members are the lifeblood of standardization. They willingly give their time and expertise to advance the principles and practices of standardization. Their contribution to Australia's well-being cannot be overestimated. Although they give their time freely, it is estimated that their contribution is worth more than $30 million per year to the national interest.

Funding and Finance
Following the sale of its commercial businesses and the floating of SAI Global in December 2003, Standards Australia's income is derived principally from investments (66%) and royalties from SAI Global (16%). The remainder represents fees for service from the Commonwealth Government (13%) for activities in the national interest, in particular international standardizing activities, and some miscellaneous activities.