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Open consultations

Multi-Committee Standards Review Consultation (EL-023, EL-031 and EL-041)

Closes 12 August 2026 

DZ NZS 3604 Timber-framed buildings

Closes 8 September 2026 

DZ 3404 Steel Structures Standard Part 1 and 2

Closes 22 September 2026 

Closed consultations

  • DR Amendment No.2 to AS/NZS 60335.1:2022

    We are consulting on a proposed amendment, DR Amendment No.2 to AS/NZS 60335.1:2022 Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety Part 1: General requirement, prepared by Joint Technical Committee EL-002 Safety of household and similar electrical appliances and small power transformers and...

    Closed 29 July 2026

  • 16 Joint Australian/New Zealand adoptions of IEC publications and one local amendment relating to safety of electrical equipment (EL-002)

    We are consulting on 16 adoptions of the following IEC publications and one local amendment which are proposed to be published as AS/NZS standards and amendments. Adoption of IEC Standards: IEC 60335-2-5, Ed.7.0 IEC 60335-2-23, Ed.7.0 IEC 60335-2-105, Ed.3.0 ...

    Closed 9 July 2026

  • AS/NZS IEC 62676.2.2:2020 Intended for Withdrawal

    We are considering the future status of the following standards and are seeking your feedback to help determine our next steps. These standards are being reviewed in conjunction with Standards Australia and may be proposed for withdrawal due to one or more of the following reasons: ...

    Closed 15 June 2026

  • Aged Standards - Electromagnetic Compatibility (TE-003) Proposed for Reconfirmation

    The publications listed at the below link have been reviewed by the relevant active technical committee (and other stakeholders where appropriate) and subsequently endorsed to be "reconfirmed" as they are valid, technically correct and reflective of current practice. To support your review,...

    Closed 8 May 2026

  • Aged Standards - Lighting EL-041 Standards Proposed for Reconfirmation

    The publications listed at the below link have been reviewed by the relevant active technical committee (and other stakeholders where appropriate) and subsequently endorsed to be "reconfirmed" as they are valid, technically correct and reflective of current practice. To support your review,...

    Closed 8 May 2026