Australian and International Standards
In-text citation
(Author, Year of publication)
(Standards Australia, 2015)
If publisher and author are the same, omit publisher from reference element.
Reference list
Author, A. A. (Year of publication). Standard name (standard number) [Standard]. htttps//:xxxxx
Standards Australia. (2003). Slide fasteners (AS 2332-2003) [Standard]. https://subscriptions-techstreet-com.tafeqld.idm.oclc.org/products/807845
Standards Australia. (2015). Methods of sampling and testing mortar for masonry constructions (AS 2701-2001) [Standard]. https://www.standards.org.au/standards-catalogue/sa-snz/building/bd-004/as--2701-2001
International Organization for Standardization. (2016). Occupational health and safety management systems—Requirements with guidance for use (ISO/DIS Standard No. 45001) [Standard]. http://www.iso.org/iso/catalogue_detail?csnumber=63787
Specific standards may be within a wider set of standards, particularly for non-government organisations. Refer to the standard you are specifically using in the text of your assignment. Remember also to write the full name of a organisation and introduce the acronym afterwards in square brackets for your first in-text reference.
For example:
Standard 3.3 is developed to ensure … (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia [NMBA], 2016).
In-text citation
(Author, Year of publication)
(Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, 2016)
Reference list
Author, A. A. (Year of publication). Standard name (standard number if one is given) [Standard]. htttps//:xxxxx
Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. (2016). Registered nurse standards for practice. [Standard]. http://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/Codes-Guidelines-Statements/Professional-standards/registered-nurse-standards-for-practice.aspx