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AN OVERVIEW OF STANDARDS AUSTRALIA

Bronwyn EvansCEOStandards Australia

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The International Water ManagementInstitute 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.

STANDARDS AUSTRALIA

Standards Australia

Our role in the economy

Avoiding duplication

Innovation and research

Priority setting and engagement

Overview of presentation

About

STANDARDS AUSTRALIA

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

The Facts…

OBJECTIVE

To excel in the provision of contemporary, internationally aligned Standards and related services.

• Community Net Benefit• Stakeholder Satisfaction• Sustainable Organisation

Standards Development

RESULTING IN

2008 - EXTERNAL STAKEHOLDER VIEW

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Standards Development

Too slowOptions too limitedParticipation too costly Projects not assessed or scoped Project management inconsistentTechnology and systems poorStaff skills and approach variable

ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE

Maximise• Speed to market• Quality• Value• Relevance

Minimise• Time and costs

Standards Development

The right solution at the right time

and the right price

OUR NOMINATING ORGANISATIONS CONTRIBUTE TOWARDS DEVELOPING STANDARDS

The Facts…

AUSTRALIAN STANDARDS

Voluntary documents

Consensus based

Alternative to regulation Efficiency

Codify, don’t legislate

PLUMBING WORK PROGRAM

Jennifer HarwoodNational Sector ManagerStandards Australia

2008 - EXTERNAL STAKEHOLDER VIEW

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Standards Development

Too slowOptions too limitedParticipation too costly Projects not assessed or scoped Project management inconsistentTechnology and systems poorStaff skills and approach variable

PROPOSAL PROCESS

Clear Project Scope

Stakeholder Support

Net Benefit Case

Avoiding Duplication

PLUMBING AGENDA

Relevant and contemporary

standards

AS/NZS 3500

(parts 1-5)

AS/NZS 2179

AS/NZS 6400

ISO Priorities

Innovation

Current Work Items

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

STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT

Standards Australia

1. Proposal to amend, revise or develop a standard2. Public comment process3. Technical or sub-committee process

Plumbing Industry Round TableWednesday 26th, November

Melbourne

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