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Our New Business Model Starts Today

1 October 2008 marks the arrival of Standards Australia's New Business Model. We are now operating from new foundations and it is very exciting to see three years of planning and development finally taking shape. More

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	Australia to lead international working group on corporate governance of IT: Thursday 20 November, 2008 In recognition of Australia’s leadership and expertise in the area of corporate governance of IT, Standards Australia has been appointed secretariat and convenor of a new international working group to drive development and harmonisation of International Standards on corporate governance of IT.
	Draft Organic Standard attracts significant interest: Monday 17 November 2008 Development of an Australian Standard for the organic industry has reached the next important stage with Standard Australia’s Organic and Biodynamic Products Committee currently working through an unprecedented number of comments from industry and the public.
	International Standards Workshop for the Oil & Gas Industry: 19-20th February 2009 A workshop for professionals working in the Australian oil and gas industry is being held to broaden participants understanding of international standardisation activities for this globally important industry sector.
	2008 Standards Awards Call for nominations, November 2008 Standards Australia is calling for nominations for the 2008 Standards Awards which recognise the significant contribution and outstanding service of Committee Members.
	Water conservation guide now available for fire protection testing: Monday 3 November Millions of litres of water currently used in the maintenance of fire protection systems would be saved annually if water conservation measures recommended in a new Handbook released today by Standards Australia are adopted.
	Appointment of the next ISO Secretary-General: Monday 27 October 2008 Mr Robert Steele, former CEO of Standards New Zealand, will take over the role of Secretary-General for the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) from 1 January 2009. Mr Steele was appointed by the ISO Council following the 31st ISO General Assembly.