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💻 Join our quarterly online Critical and Emerging Technologies (CET) Community of Practice event, focusing on “The Role of AgTech in Boosting Food Security and Climate Resilience in South-East Asia.” It includes a 55-minute panel with experts discussing how AgTech supports agriculture, climate resilience, and safe, equitable use. We'll also cover standards for AgTech deployment and adoption challenges in the ASEAN region. Lao PDR’s National Standards Body will update on their CET Action Plan. 📅 5 December ⏰ 1 PM - 2:30 PM (AEDT) / 9 AM - 10:30 AM (ICT). 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/gAceFsde We look forward to seeing you there!

We've been delighted by the response to our announcement at #COP29, together with the International Code Council, in developing and registering a Universal Data Protocol to support the use of data across the infrastructure and construction sectors. Building on the United Nations Transparency Protocol (UNTP), this innovative, open-source protocol is designed to enable interoperable data use across the built environment, supporting robust and reliable reporting on climate and other performance goals.   💡 Interested in learning more? Watch the COP29 presentation below and visit our website for additional details: https://lnkd.in/gBsucu7d   As we move forward to the proof of concept and implementation phase, we invite you to join us in this significant effort. Your participation could be pivotal in shaping the future of data interoperability and environmental reporting.   Adam Stingemore Ryan Colker Judy Zakreski 赵笛

🌏 We recently welcomed a delegation from the Institute of Quality of Timor-Leste. This visit was part of our Standardisation Uplift initiative, which aims to enhance Timor's standards development capabilities, economic competitiveness, safety, and resilience.   During their visit, the delegation participated in standards development meetings and engaged with various teams at Standards Australia. These interactions were designed to support their professional growth and enable them to set standards in key areas such as agriculture, climate resilience, tourism services, and the built environment. They also connected with key players in Australia’s standards and conformance ecosystem, including National Association of Testing Authorities, Australia, National Measurement Institute, Australia, and Intertek SAI Global.   We look forward to continuing this support with training and stakeholder engagement activities in Dili in 2025.

We are deeply saddened by the passing of David Singleton AM, a former Director of Standards Australia and a remarkable leader in the engineering and sustainability sectors.    David was a passionate supporter of Standards Australia’s contributions to the community and his visionary leadership was an asset to our Board in a time of great change.   On behalf of his fellow directors and our members, we acknowledge and thank him for his service.   We extend our condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues. David’s legacy will remain.   Vale David.

📣 Big news from #COP29! Standards Australia and the International Code Council have just announced the development of a Universal Data Protocol (UDP) and the release of a comprehensive whitepaper. This initiative aims to harness data from the built environment to support robust and reliable environmental reporting. With the built environment playing a crucial role in the fight against #climatechange, the UDP will address the current challenges of fragmented and unusable data. By enabling transparent and verifiable data exchange, the protocol will facilitate effective reporting and compliance across the industry. Key benefits include: ✔️Decentralised verification 🌐Interoperability 🔒Digital security 🔠Common language 📂Open-source access Together with PyxGlobal, Standards Australia and the International Code Council are committed to making this vision a reality. 📰 Read more about the project: https://lnkd.in/d9DCg2uC ⬇ Download the whitepaper: https://lnkd.in/dVTCB2Fb Stay tuned for more updates on this project! #Sustainability #ClimateAction #BuiltEnvironment #DataProtocol Adam Stingemore Ryan Colker Zachary Zeus

🗺️ We just wrapped up the 59th ISO/TC 211 Geographic Information/ Geomatics Plenary. Celebrating 30 years of achievements during the event in Sydney was a highlight, especially with the commemorative cake! 👏 We were thrilled to hear from Jan Hjelmager of Denmark, who’s been with the committee since the very first meeting in Oslo back in November 1994. Over the past three decades, ISO/TC 211 has made significant strides in standardising geographic information, publishing 99 ISO standards with 26 more in development. Their work helps us understand spatial relationships and patterns, which are invaluable for urban planning, environmental management, and disaster response. These standards help ensure data is consistent, reliable, and interoperable. This week’s agenda included the biennial Standards in Action workshop, where the global geospatial data standards community came together for a day of insightful presentations and discussions. The week-long plenary helps raise awareness and gather user feedback, keeping the geographic information standards relevant and effective, contributing to a sustainably prosperous future. Learn more about ISO/TC 211 and join the community: https://lnkd.in/eRKAzbS

Our first in-person AI-focused event has concluded in Sydney, with a spotlight on the #AI Management System standard (AS ISO/IEC 42001:2023). During the session, attendees explored the importance of aligning people, processes, and policies when implementing AI systems. The discussions also emphasised the need of continuous improvement to ensure AI systems address business challenges in a responsible and effective way. A big thank you to all participants, our guest speaker Kobi Leins (PhD, GAICD), our partner National AI Centre and IBM for making this event so successful. 👥 Join us in the next events in Brisbane and Melbourne: https://lnkd.in/ggt6Vm-5 See you there! 

📣 Standards Australia is pleased to announce the appointment of Rod Balding as our new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Rod joins Standards Australia with extensive experience in finance, commercial, and risk management sectors and significant contributions to the not-for-profit sector. “Through our comprehensive selection process, we sought a leader who could not only meet our organisational goals but also harmonise with the exemplary efforts of our team. Rod possesses a genuine character and social purpose that aligns with our values, and I am excited to welcome him to the team,” said Tracey Gramlick, Chair of Standards Australia Limited. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g4DSpaAm

⚠️ If you have kids, you know that every corner of the house can be an adventure. To prevent these adventures from turning into tragedies, the safety of household appliances has been a major focus. Recent updates to washing machine safety standards introduce a new two-step mechanism to prevent accidental starts by children. This world-first requirement sets a new benchmark for safety. Our Chief Development Officer, Adam Stingemore, shared insights about these important updates in an interview with CHOICE: https://lnkd.in/gt5yWu6i Discover more about the updated safety standards for washing machines and ovens and how they aim to keep your family safe: https://lnkd.in/ggCMG_Fc

📣 We’re excited to announce our collaboration with Pointsbuild Pty Ltd to make Australian Standards more accessible and easier to understand. This partnership focuses on education and aims to: 💡 Increase awareness: Helping customers better understand and interpret Australian Standards. 🎓 Support professional development: Assisting professionals in meeting their Continuing Professional Development (CPD) obligations. 💻 Flexible access: Offering the option to take courses on Australian Standards and access them either bundled with course purchases or separately via the Pointsbuild website. Discover more about this partnership and how it can benefit you: https://lnkd.in/gZU7vgDt