Standards Project News Archives - Page 7 of 34 - Consumers' Federation of Australia

20 June , 2023

Infant Inclined Product and Sudden Death

Infant incline products may be marketed for sleep, however they are unsafe for babies to sleep in. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) advises reports indicate 151 babies in Australia have died in inclined products such as rockers, bouncers, and on propped items.

19 June , 2023

Standards Australia Invites Applications for their Professional Development Program NEXTgen 2023/24

Standards Australia is inviting applications for their professional development program, NEXTgen.

13 June , 2023

Button Battery Awareness Day 12th June 2023

Australia’s first International Button Battery Awareness Day aims to spread further awareness about the dangers of button batteries among schools, parents, caregivers and childhood educators through the delivery of an educational program designed for early childhood and primary school aged children. In Australia, around 20 children a week present to an emergency department with a button…

6 June , 2023

World Environment Day: Beat Plastic Pollution

2023’s World Environment Day has just passed us by, but this years campaign against plastic pollution is an ongoing struggle. The 2023 World Environment Day campaign #BeatPlasticPollution calls for?global solutions to combat plastic pollution, a reminder that people’s actions on plastic pollution matters. The steps governments and businesses are taking to tackle plastic pollution are…

Image 10 May , 2023

Pet Food for Cats and Dogs – Have Your Say

We are now estimated to be spending over $33 billion annually to keep our pets fed, healthy and well-accessorised. Food represents 51% of all expenditure, around 89% of this total is on dogs and cats according to the AMA 2022 report Pets in Australia: A national survey of pets and people. Standards Australia has released…

Image 8 May , 2023

National Volunteer Week 15-21 May 2023: The Change Makers

National Volunteer Week (NVW) is Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteering and a chance for all of us to celebrate and recognise the vital work of volunteers. The theme for this year is The Change Makers, a celebration of our power to drive change and ensure volunteering is inclusive of all members of the Australian…

Image 6 April , 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) – Learn what makes AI tick

Today, over 50% of organizations worldwide report using some form of AI in their operations, but many people still lack foundational knowledge concerning what AI is, or its potential risks, benefits, and impacts. CSIRO’s Everyday AI shows this technology is not science fiction but very much a reality shaping our everyday lives. Destination AI, a…

7 March , 2023

Women and Standards International Women’s Day 8 March 2023 DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality

The latest available Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 5 data show that the world is not on track to achieve gender equality by 2030 see the report Progress on the Sustainable Development Goals: The gender snapshot 2022. A gender-responsive approach to innovation, technology and digital education can increase the awareness of women and girls regarding their…

25 January , 2023

Household appliances – are they safe?

With the increased cost of living highlighted by growing inflation and interest rates, there is concern consumers may look for cheaper home electrical appliances, such as electric blankets, heaters, fans and other items by shopping online or purchasing while overseas. Purchasing, and using, electrical items that do not meet Australia’s strict standards represents a critical…

25 January , 2023

Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Standing Data Consultation Paper

Electric vehicle (EV) charging is set to transform our electricity systems. The Energy Security Board (ESB) has published a consultation paper on Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Standing Data, seeking stakeholder feedback on the rationale for data collection, the potential scope of EVSE data coverage, potential data use cases and a range of implementation options including the collection…

28 November , 2022

Whistleblowing – have your say

People should be empowered to come forward to expose problems of wrongdoing and fraud to their organisations, the authorities or the media, whistleblowing is one of the most effective ways to detect and prevent corruption and other malpractice. Unfortunately, reporting often comes at a high price: whistle-blowers risk their career, their livelihood and sometimes their…

28 September , 2022

New protections for Victorian water customers

The state’s economic regulator today released updated water industry standards, strengthening support and protections for Victorian consumers, particularly those facing financial difficulties. This is a media release from the Essential Services Commission. It was originally published on 27th September, 2022. The Essential Services Commission’s water industry standards set out the minimum service requirements water businesses must meet, covering…