AN OVERVIEW OF STANDARDS AUSTRALIA
Bronwyn Evans
CEO
Standards Australia
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than the Gandhis’ paternalism.
The International Water Management
Institute estimates 2 billion people will
live in regions with insufficient water to
meet human needs.
Global water demand is forecast to
Increase by 55% between today and 2050
Total water consumption in Australia is forecasted
to rise by 42% by 2026 and 76% by the 2056
(WSAA).
The increased demand for water is likely to be
associated with price rises.
Overview of presentation
STANDARDS AUSTRALIA
Standards Australia
Our role in the economy
Avoiding duplication
Innovation and research
Priority setting and engagement
About
STANDARDS AUSTRALIA
The Facts…
STANDARDS AUSTRALIA – FORMED 1922
Independent, not-for-profit, non-government
Represents Australia on the International Organisation for Standardisation
(ISO)
Recovers a small royalty on sale of Australian Standards
Driven by adding Net Benefit to Australia
A trusted partner of government and industry
Agenda and priorities driven by stakeholders
Standards Development
OBJECTIVE
To excel in the provision of contemporary, internationally aligned
Standards and related services.
RESULTING IN
• Community Net Benefit
• Stakeholder Satisfaction
• Sustainable Organisation
Standards Development
2008 - EXTERNAL STAKEHOLDER VIEW
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Too slow
Options too limited
Participation too costly
Projects not assessed or scoped
Project management inconsistent
Technology and systems poor
Staff skills and approach variable
Standards Development
ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE
Maximise
• Speed to market
• Quality
• Value
• Relevance
Minimise
• Time and costs
The right solution
at the right time
and the right price
The Facts…
OUR NOMINATING ORGANISATIONS CONTRIBUTE
TOWARDS DEVELOPING STANDARDS
Codify, don’t legislate
AUSTRALIAN STANDARDS
Voluntary
documents
Consensus
based
Alternative
to regulation
Efficiency
PLUMBING WORK
PROGRAM
Jennifer Harwood
National Sector Manager
Standards Australia
Standards Development
2008 - EXTERNAL STAKEHOLDER VIEW
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Too slow
Options too limited
Participation too costly
Projects not assessed or scoped
Project management inconsistent
Technology and systems poor
Staff skills and approach variable
Avoiding Duplication
PROPOSAL PROCESS
Clear Project Scope
Stakeholder Support
Net Benefit Case
Current Work Items
PLUMBING AGENDA
AS/NZS
6400
AS/NZS
2179
AS/NZS
3500
(parts 1-5)
Relevant and
contemporary
standards
ISO
Priorities
Innovation
AS/NZS
3500
(parts 1-5)
Part 1: Removal of all policy items from the standard
- Drafting stage
- Out for Public Comment
- Publication in 2014
Part 2: Removal of all policy items from the standard
- Drafting stage
- Out for Public Comment
- Publication in 2014
Part 3: Removal of all policy items from the standard
- Drafting stage
- Out for Public Comment
- Publication in 2014
Part 3: Revision to reflect the stormwater drainage requirements
and the changes in technology
- Drafting stage and developing the PIA
- Publication in 2015
Part 4: Project to provide clarification on the solar heated water
installation requirements
- Drafting stage
- Publication in 2014
AS/NZS
2179
Part 1: Include AM coatings and incorporate ABCB requirements for
referenced documents
- At ballot
- Publication in 2014
AS/NZS
6400
Revision of the current standard including the identification of
WELS products and removal of non-technical material that is
included in the WELS determination and is consistent with the
revision of AS/NZS 2040
- Out for public comment
- Publication in 2014
ISO
Priorities
Sludge recovery, recycling, treatment and disposal
- Australian mirror committee
Water re-use
- Australian mirror committee
Treated wastewater re-use for irrigation
- Australian mirror committee
On site domestic wastewater management
- Develop an Australian only committee
Standards Australia
STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
1. Proposal to amend, revise or develop
a standard
2. Public comment process
3. Technical or sub-committee process