This policy brief outlines the importance of cultural safety in addressing racism, the need for clarity and understanding about cultural safety and creating pathways for embedding cultural safety in health and human services through establishing national training standards and a linked accreditation process, combined with dedicated organisational action.

This research investigates what is needed to lift the quality of Australian housing to align with international standards so as to address problems associated with aged and ill-performing housing stock in both the owned and rented sectors. It concludes that a national strategy to improve residential building quality should be developed and include regulatory mechanisms.

The framework establishes cornerstones and practices of artificial intelligence (AI) assurance, an essential part of the broader governance of how governments use AI. The practices demonstrate how governments can practically apply Australia’s AI Ethics Principles to their assurance of AI.

This techdiplomacy playbook offers an introduction to the processes of negotiation that underpin the development of technical standards for artificial intelligence (AI). In this report, the authors reflect on the role of technical standards, describe the current state of play in global AI governance, and outline and explain how agreements on technical standards come into...

This is the final draft of the strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards which will inform legislative drafting into the new Aged Care Act. The resource aims to help providers, aged care workers and other stakeholders understand and implement the strengthened standards.

This paper looks at the governance gap created by the increasing role of digital technology in regulated professions, the participation process for setting professional standards and the education infrastructure to teach new professionals how to navigate both.

The Climate Council and Electric Vehicle Council commissioned this analysis to examine the potential impact of introducing fuel efficiency standards in Australia.

This report makes timely policy recommendations on how G7 countries can set the global agenda for artificial intelligence (AI) governance, including establishing a common lexicon for AI and streamlining regulation between national, regional and professional organisations. It was developed in cooperation with the CSIS AI Council and working group, an international and cross-disciplinary group of...

As more electric utes are manufactured overseas, strong fuel efficiency standards can help bring them here so Australian ute drivers have more choice, can make big savings on their fuel bills and cut their emissions. This report provides a snapshot of where the electric ute market is going, and highlights that the fuel efficiency and...

This report presents the results and findings from the first stage of a collaborative research project, providing a baseline understanding of the non-financial blockchain ecosystem in India and Australia.

Barnaby Joyce says Labor has changed the law on fuel emissions standards. Verdict: Mr Joyce has jumped the gun.

This paper finds that, for the most part, Chinese companies’ leading position in technologies and market share has not translated into more influence at main standard-setting organisations, although it is an important complement to China’s efforts in this regard.

Examining strategic opportunities to incorporate international standards into regulation and to demonstrate leadership in standards development, this regulatory roadmap lays out plans to advance regulatory modernisation in support of economic growth and innovation in Canada.

This guide outlines the official standards for the efficient management of public records in Victoria.

This response to the Standards Australia discussion paper is informed by our commitment to providing access to information to those who need it.

The Living Building Challenge is an attempt to dramatically raise the bar from a paradigm of doing less harm to one in which we view our role as a steward and co-creator of a true Living Future. The Challenge defines the most advanced measure of sustainability in the built environment today and acts to rapidly...

The populations of most world cities are growing fast, and with it come challenges and opportunities for keeping citizens safe and well. New International Standards for measuring and improving the performance of cities have just been published: ISO/TC 268: Sustainable cities and communities ISO 37106:2018: Sustainable cities and communities_Guidance on establishing smart city operating models...

The Standards of Service Provision for Lung Cancer Patients in New Zealand have been developed to ensure that people with lung cancer receive the best possible care, regardless of where they live. The standards include requirements for investigation, diagnosis, treatment and supportive care. They also specify waiting times for lung cancer treatment, and promote a...

Large numbers of international students study at various Australian institutions each year; these principles aim to help ensure their safety and protection while they are away from home. International students in Australia are a diverse group. They are of different ages and at different stages in their lives. Some are single, some are married and...

The committee was directed to examine the effectiveness of the broadcasting codes of practice operating within the radio and television industry, with particular reference to the frequency and use of coarse and foul language (swearing) in programs; the effectiveness of the current classification standards as an accurate reflection of the content contained in the program...