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Flat lay of sunscreen bottle with message 'Don't skip the sunscreen' on a towel. Flat lay of sunscreen bottle with message 'Don't skip the sunscreen' on a towel.

We can be sunburnt from direct sunlight, as well as in the shade from reflected radiation from snow, sand, water, clouds, and the sky itself.  Often referred to as our ‘national cancer,’ Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world. Each year, more than 2000 Australians die from this almost entirely preventable…

Read More Sunscreen Products – Draft standard open for Public Comment

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New CSIRO project Quantum timing technology has developed two portable quantum-enabled timing devices that have potential benefits for consumer infrastructure including communications networks, transport systems, power grids, and financial services. Designed to help maintain secure timing for critical systems when Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) signals, including GPS, are disrupted. CSIRO said the project also contributes to Australia’s autonomous capability…

Read More Quantum Technology in Action

Two women exchanging sanitary pads, highlighting menstrual health awareness. Two women exchanging sanitary pads, highlighting menstrual health awareness.

Menstrual health hygiene includes the practices, facilities, and education to manage menstruation safely, privately, and with dignity. It encompasses proper body care, access to safe and affordable products, and the sanitation services required to manage the menstrual cycle comfortably. Menstruation (also called a “period”) is a normal biological process experienced by millions around the world…

Read More Menstrual Hygiene – Safe consumer access

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Plastic Free July is an opportunity to pause, rethink everyday habits and get started with simple steps to reduce reliance on single use plastics. As global plastic production has increased dramatically since the mid-20th century, so too have the life cycle emissions of plastics. Climate change is actively reshaping how plastics behave in the environment, making them more mobile, persistent…

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A solitary street lamp illuminates the night, creating a moody urban atmosphere. A solitary street lamp illuminates the night, creating a moody urban atmosphere.

Road and public space lighting schemes’ primary aim is the safe movement of people whether in motorised vehicles or as pedestrians. Lighting is critical to creating a public area that is safe and inviting for users and appropriate lighting can provide significant community benefits. Standards Australia has released a draft standard DR AS/NZS 1158.1.1:2026 Lighting for roads and…

Read More Have Your Say – Lighting for roads and public spaces

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Trampoline parks are designed for a wide range of ages, from young children to adults, and are popular for fun, fitness and events designed to cater for a variety of skills. The trampolines in trampoline parks differ from domestic trampolines used in backyards across the country, both in design and patterns of use. Trampoline parks…

Read More Have Your Say: Trampoline Parks

Adorable crochet teddy bear mobile with stars and clouds for baby nursery. Adorable crochet teddy bear mobile with stars and clouds for baby nursery.

Two new mandatory standards which aim to reduce risk of death and injury from products that babies do or may fall asleep in must be complied with by businesses from 19 January 2026.  Infant sleep products have a surface for an infant to lie on. They are designed or marketed for an infant to sleep…

Read More New Standards Reduce Risk of Infant Death and Injury

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Quantum technology is already making waves in computing, communications, and sensing. Last year (2025) was proclaimed by the UN as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (see highlights and video), now’s the time to understand what’s coming, and find out more in Standards Australia’s Quantum technologies fact sheet Imagine solving complex problems that would take today’s supercomputers…

Read More What’s happening with quantum technology?

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Many GP’s, specialists, public and private health care providers now offer a telehealth and virtual care service as an option to patients. There has been widespread adoption of virtual consultation, including telephone, video conversations or recording, or an interactive form of webpage. Many doctors and medical centres now offer telehealth consultations. If you have a…

Read More Telehealth and Virtual Care – Draft Standard Open for Public Comment

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Population ageing is one of the major forces shaping Australia’s future as Australians are living longer although with increased vulnerability to health and wellbeing risks. Populations are ageing at a rapid pace across the OECD member countries, however they are not ageing as well as they could. This will have large consequences for health and…

Read More Responding to the challenges of population ageing in Australia

Shared Vision For A Better World Standards for SDGs World Standards Day 14 October IEC, ISO, ITU

Shared vision for a better world: Spotlight on the UN Sustainable Development Goal 17 Partnerships for the goals World Standards Day is celebrated every year on the 14 October and offers the opportunity to increase understanding of the importance of standardization.  Most of us are not aware of how standards work or why we need them.…

Read More World Standards Day 14 October 2025