As October draws to a close, I would like to take a moment to reflect on World Standards Day, which we observed earlier this month on October 14.
This day acted as a powerful reminder of the role standards play in shaping a safer, more sustainable future, and of the incredible community behind them.
This year’s theme, ‘Partnerships for Goals, ’ celebrated the impact of collaboration in advancing global progress. Whether you are a contributor, partner, or stakeholder, your work helps ensure Australians can trust the products, services, and systems they rely on every day.
I continue to be inspired by the coordinated efforts across our organisation and community. The respect, integrity, and collaboration that define our culture are evident in the work and outputs of our community.
This month, we also achieved several key milestones in our ongoing effort to make standards more accessible and impactful. We released our free Battery Safety Guide, a practical resource developed in close collaboration with government and industry partners.
This guide supports Australia’s clean energy transition by helping consumers and businesses better understand battery safety, empowering them with clear, trusted information. It is a great example of how we are working with the government to ensure standards are not only technically robust but also easy to access and apply in everyday settings.
We also proudly represented Australia at the ISO annual meeting in Rwanda, where global leaders came together to shape the future of international standards. Our participation reinforced Australia’s growing influence in the global standards community and our commitment to responsible innovation.
Thank you for your continued support, collaboration, and commitment. We share a common goal, and I am proud to work alongside such an incredible network to achieve it
• Rod Balding is CEO, Standards Australia, the country’s leading independent, non-governmental, not-for-profit standards organisation. As a representative of the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) and International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), Standards Australia is also a specialist in the development and adoption of internationally aligned standards.
