On today's episode I am excited to be joined by Dr Catriona Wallace and Kareen Riley-Takos to deep dive into the Metaverse, a virtual world that enables users to explore new places, interact with others, and experience new things in an immersive digital environment. With the rise of virtual and augmented reality technologies, the idea of a fully immersive virtual world has become more tangible, and excitement around the Metaverse has grown.

Dr Catriona Wallace and Kareen Riley- Takos discuss the readiness of society to embrace the Metaverse into our homes and day-to-day lives, critical aspects that need to be addressed, and the potential risks of an unregulated and unstandardised Metaverse. As it is early days for Standards for the Metaverse, Catriona and Kareen explore where Australia could lead in supporting the safe and reliable deployment of the Metaverse, and the partnerships or collaborations necessary to drive its growth and safe deployment.

On today's episode I am excited to be joined by Dr Catriona Wallace and Kareen Riley-Takos to deep dive into the Metaverse, a virtual world that enables users to explore new places, interact with others, and experience new things in an immersive digital environment. With the rise of virtual and augmented reality technologies, the idea of a fully immersive virtual world has become more tangible, and excitement around the Metaverse has grown. Dr Catriona Wallace and Kareen Riley- Takos discuss the readiness of society to embrace the Metaverse into our homes and day-to-day lives, critical aspects that need to be addressed, and the potential risks of an unregulated and unstandardised Metaverse. As it is early days for Standards for the Metaverse, Catriona and Kareen explore where Australia could lead in supporting the safe and reliable deployment of the Metaverse, and the partnerships or collaborations necessary to drive its growth and safe deployment.

Standards Australia has launched a new podcast called ‘Set the Standard.’ We speak with industry experts and leaders to gain insights into current and emerging industries and technologies to better understand the role of standards in empowering the Australian community.

Standards Australia has launched a new podcast called ‘Set the Standard.’ We speak with industry experts and leaders to gain insights into current and emerging industries and technologies to better understand the role of standards in empowering the Australian community.

Set the Standard with Standards Australia

The Metaverse: Navigating Standards and Risks

As the cost-of-living crisis intensifies, many Australians are unknowingly taking risks in the search for cheaper deals, especially when shopping online or buying from overseas retailers. New research from Standards Australia reveals a confronting reality: although more than 80% of Australians know that overseas and discount retailers may sell products that don’t meet local safety standards, two-thirds are still purchasing them, even when they have safety concerns.

In this episode of Set the Standard, we’re joined by Stephanie Tonkin, CEO of the Consumer Action Law Centre, to unpack why this is happening, what’s at stake, and how Australians can protect themselves and their loved ones, particularly during one of the busiest shopping seasons of the year.

Whether you're buying gifts, browsing online marketplaces, or simply trying to stretch your budget, this episode offers clear, actionable insights to help you make informed decisions.

As the cost-of-living crisis intensifies, many Australians are unknowingly taking risks in the search for cheaper deals, especially when shopping online or buying from overseas retailers. New research from Standards Australia reveals a confronting reality: although more than 80% of Australians know that overseas and discount retailers may sell products that don&rsquo;t meet local safety standards, two-thirds are still purchasing them, even when they have safety concerns.
In this episode of Set the Standard, we&rsquo;re joined by Stephanie Tonkin, CEO of the Consumer Action Law Centre, to unpack why this is happening, what&rsquo;s at stake, and how Australians can protect themselves and their loved ones, particularly during one of the busiest shopping seasons of the year.
Whether you're buying gifts, browsing online marketplaces, or simply trying to stretch your budget, this episode offers clear, actionable insights to help you make informed decisions.

Are Australians sacrificing safety for savings?

Welcome to another episode of the Set the Standard podcast! Today, we have the privilege of hosting three formidable leaders: Tracey Gramlick, Chair of the Board at Standards Australia, Dr. Marlene Kanga AO, Director of the Board at Standards Australia, and Emma Harrington, CEO of Standards Australia.

In this episode, we dive into the inspiring personal journeys of our guests, uncovering the challenges they’ve faced, the role models who have shaped their paths, and their invaluable advice for women navigating their careers. We’ll also explore their vision for a world where women can excel without the pressure of being trailblazers and discuss the outdated notion that for women work and life are not compatible.

The episode intends to shed a light on the pressing gender inclusivity challenges faced by various industries, the support needed to advance gender diversity and empower organisations and industry to create a more inclusive environment.

We highlight the critical role of women in Standards Development, the necessity of gender-responsive standards, the vital importance of women’s participation, and the proactive initiatives Standards Australia is implementing to ensure all voices are heard throughout the standards development process and beyond.

Our discussion aims to, not only engage, but inspire listeners with thought provoking insights and encourage active participation in standards development, fostering a community that is representative of all genders.

Welcome to another episode of the Set the Standard podcast! Today, we have the privilege of hosting three formidable leaders: Tracey Gramlick, Chair of the Board at Standards Australia, Dr. Marlene Kanga AO, Director of the Board at Standards Australia, and Emma Harrington, CEO of Standards Australia.
In this episode, we dive into the inspiring personal journeys of our guests, uncovering the challenges they’ve faced, the role models who have shaped their paths, and their invaluable advice for women navigating their careers. We’ll also explore their vision for a world where women can excel without the pressure of being trailblazers and discuss the outdated notion that for women work and life are not compatible.
The episode intends to shed a light on the pressing gender inclusivity challenges faced by various industries, the support needed to advance gender diversity and empower organisations and industry to create a more inclusive environment.
We highlight the critical role of women in Standards Development, the necessity of gender-responsive standards, the vital importance of women’s participation, and the proactive initiatives Standards Australia is implementing to ensure all voices are heard throughout the standards development process and beyond.
Our discussion aims to, not only engage, but inspire listeners with thought provoking insights and encourage active participation in standards development, fostering a community that is representative of all genders.

Setting the Standard for a more equitable future

In collaboration with the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO), Standards Australia's recorded its first ever live and interactive Set the Standard podcast session during the ISO Annual Meeting hosted by Standards Australia.

Join our host Shannen Brown as she sits down with generational leaders from the standards world to understand how we seize the next generations creative and innovative energy to become a positive voice for change in the standards world. We delve into how we can build bridges between generations, share perspectives and experiences to understand how building and navigate a career and life has evolved over the generations. We speak about new ways to bring the young generation into the standards world and address the challenges in doing so.

 The Clash of Generations episode features a stellar line up of guests including:
Philippe Metzger - Secretary-General & CEO, International Electrotechnical Commission
Sergio Mujica - Secretary General, International Organization for Standardization
Nelson Al Assal Filho - Director of Standardization, ABNT
Sarah Brunton - National Technical Officer, Electrical Trades Union
Neema Msemwa - Standards Officer, Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS)
Matthew Ong - Senior Development Partner, Standards division of Enterprise Singapore

In collaboration with the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO), Standards Australia's recorded its first ever live and interactive Set the Standard podcast session during the ISO Annual Meeting hosted by Standards Australia.
Join our host Shannen Brown as she sits down with generational leaders from the standards world to understand how we seize the next generations creative and innovative energy to become a positive voice for change in the standards world. We delve into how we can build bridges between generations, share perspectives and experiences to understand how building and navigate a career and life has evolved over the generations. We speak about new ways to bring the young generation into the standards world and address the challenges in doing so.
 The Clash of Generations episode features a stellar line up of guests including:
<ul>
<li>Philippe Metzger - Secretary-General &amp; CEO, International Electrotechnical Commission</li>
<li>Sergio Mujica - Secretary General, International Organization for Standardization</li>
<li>Nelson Al Assal Filho - Director of Standardization, ABNT</li>
<li>Sarah Brunton - National Technical Officer, Electrical Trades Union</li>
<li>Neema Msemwa - Standards Officer, Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS)</li>
<li>Matthew Ong - Senior Development Partner, Standards division of Enterprise Singapore</li>
</ul>

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