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Accidental swallowing of a button or coin battery, by a pet or child, can result in severe injury or death, especially when the battery becomes lodged in the oesophagus. Standards Australia has launched a new free Consumer Reference Guide on Button Batteries to improve public access to the latest expert consumer advice aimed at preventing common…
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Standards Australia are looking for the next generation of change-makers to join their team and make a difference. Graduate Program This hands-on program gives graduates the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work. Through rotations across key departments, participants gain valuable experience and a deeper understanding of how we operate – More information and how to apply NEXTgen…
Read More Standards Australia Professional Development Programs – Applications Open Now
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The Metaverse, an innovative complex virtual environment that’s emerging as the next online frontier, is fraught with risks to children including online bullying, grooming, and identity theft. The new landmark Australian standard AS 5402:2025 Children’s Safety in the Metaverse provides a framework for advancing children’s safety in the Metaverse with a focus on privacy and accessibility.…
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More than 430,000 Australians are living with dementia and the number is growing as our population ages. Dementia is an umbrella term for a group of conditions of which Alzheimer’s disease is the most common. Because dementia is the second leading cause of death in Australia there is considerable interest in managing its social and economic…
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The annual Standards Australia Standards Awards celebrate excellence in standards development and are presented to those who have made significant contributions to standardisation and demonstrated outstanding service, enabling Standards Australia to attain its objectives. This year CFA Standards representative John Furbank was awarded the W.R. Hebblewhite Medal, Standards Australia’s most esteemed prize. John was recognised…
Read More Consumers Federation of Australia Representative Recognised with Prestigious Standards Award
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Vulnerability can affect anyone at any time particularly if the consumer is faced with an unexpected change of circumstance or a particularly urgent or complex situation and information is not transparent and accessible. Standards Australia has released a new draft standard which specifies requirements and guidelines for organizations on how to design and deliver fair,…
Read More Consumer vulnerability – New standard open for public comment
National Volunteer Week
19-25 May 2025
Connecting Communities
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National Volunteer Week 2025 celebrates the power of volunteering to bring people together, it’s Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteering, highlighting the important role of volunteers in our community. Consumers Federation of Australia (CFA) depends on volunteers who represent CFA on Standards Australia Technical Committees, as part of the CFA Standards Project, and on a…
Read More National Volunteer Week 19-25 May 2025 ‘Connecting communities’
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Australian fast-food franchise Hungry Jack’s Pty Ltd has paid penalties totalling $150,240 after the ACCC issued it with eight infringement notices for alleged breaches of the Australian Consumer Law by failing to comply with the mandatory button battery information standard. The infringement notices relate to a Garfield toy powered by button batteries that was supplied…
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Quantum computing holds the potential to revolutionize fields from chemistry and logistics to finance and physics. This shift from the classical digital representation found in today’s conventional computers to a quantum digital representation in tomorrow’s computers is expected to bring increases in computing power and new, innovative software applications, allowing us to tackle more complex…
Read More Quantum computing vocabulary – Standard for use in all types of organisations
International Women's Day 2025
MARCH FORWARD
#MarchForward
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This year’s IWD theme calls for action For ALL women and girls: Rights. Equality. Action that can unlock equal rights, power, and opportunities for all, and a feminist future where no one is left behind. Central to this vision is empowering the next generation – particularly young women, and adolescent girls – as catalysts for…
Read More March 8th International Women’s Day 2025 ‘For ALL women and girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.’
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Recently Australia has experienced record-breaking rainfall and floods, generating the perfect storm for the spread of mould in water-damaged properties. Condensation in your home can cause damp, mould, and rot. This can cause rotting of building materials and, if mould spores become airborne indoors, harmful effects on human health. A new Draft Australian Standard AS-IICRC…
Read More Mould in buildings – New standard open for Public Comment
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Criminals commit cybercrime by using a computer or online network to target victims. Anyone can be a victim of cybercrime, from individuals and businesses to government, with far reaching consequences. On average, a new cybercrime incident is reported in Australia every six minutes. Ransomware alone results in up to $3 billion in annual damages to the Australian…
Read More Cybersecurity – Safeguarding Australia’s future
