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Expressions of interest are invited for a volunteer Consumers’ Federation of Australia (CFA) representative on a Standards Australia Technical Committee reviewing a series of bicycle and bicycle accessories standards. CFA representatives on Standards Committees are volunteers who represent the interests of consumers, in forming and revising Australian Standards.  It’s a very practical and useful way…

Read More Could you represent consumers on a Bicycle Committee?

Standards Australia in conjunction with the Department of Finance, Australian Communications Consumer Action Network (ACCAN) and other stakeholders, are pleased to announce Australia will be adopting an internationally aligned standard for ICT accessibility in procurement.     Standards Australia CEO, Dr Bronwyn Evans, said that the new Australian Standard is to be used as guidance…

Read More Standards Australia and Department of Finance combine to provide greater access to technology for Australians living with a disability.

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Gas stoves and cooktops are a common feature in Australian households, and are a fast and efficient way to cook.  While gas appliances must be certified before they can be installed in our homes, it is still wise to be aware of the potential dangers. An updated Australian/New Zealand standard has recently been published which…

Read More Now we’re cooking with Gas!

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CFA representative David Gray is on the Standards Australia Technical Committee EL-041 Lamps and related equipment which reviewed data obtained from incidents that occurred during the Federal Government’s Home Insulation Program, and data supplied by electrical safety regulators and industry participants in relation to thermal insulation placed over recessed luminaires.  The committee identified that updating…

Read More Recessed luminaires (downlights) – new standard improves consumer safety

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Every week in Australia about 20 children present at hospitals after swallowing a button battery. Two children have died: in 2013 and 2015. When swallowed, small coin-sized lithium button batteries can get stuck in a child’s throat and cause severe burns or death. The statistic has prompted an alliance between consumer group Choice, The Parenthood and Kidsafe Queensland,…

Read More Dangers of button batteries

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Standards Australia has released the standard on wayfinding available for public comment until the 18 January 2016.  Wayfinding within the built environment is an activity that affects everyone in a community.  AS 1428.4.2 specifies the minimum wayfinding design requirements to enable pedestrians particularly those who are blind or vision impaired to enter, to leave and…

Read More Public comment now open on Wayfinding, particularly for those who are vision impaired