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Public Comment NOW OPEN: AS 2316 Artificial Climbing Structures and Challenge Courses

Dear Members and Sector Colleagues,

As you may be aware, the Australian Camps Association (ACA) has held representation on the Australian Standards Technical Working Committee for the AS 2316 Artificial Climbing Structures and Challenge Course series for the past two years. It is pleasing to inform you that the draft standards are now available for public comment.

The ACA will make public comments; however, members are encouraged to review the drafts and make their own comments. If you have any questions, please contact ACA Membership & Partnerships Manager, Dwight Hulme via email. For more information, please read further below:

The following draft Standards in the AS 2316 Artificial Climbing Structures and Challenge Courses series are now open for Public Comment until 29 September 2025:standardslogo.png

The Public Comment period is a key part of the Standards development process, providing an opportunity for anyone to contribute feedback on draft publications. 
 
All eligible comments submitted during this period will be reviewed and addressed by the relevant Technical Committee.
 
Important Notes

  • Access to draft Standards is only available during the Public Comment period.
  • Comments must be submitted via the Public Comment platform.
  • Each comment must be linked to a registered account to ensure responses are directed appropriately.

How to Access and Submit Comments

1 - Register or Log In
Visit comment.standards.org.au to register for an account, or log in.

2 - Search for the Draft
Enter the publication designation (e.g. 2316) in the search bar to locate the relevant drafts.

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3 - Submit Your Feedback
Choose one of the following options:

Individual Comments: Submit comments section-by-section, selecting the type (General, Editorial, Technical). You may attach supporting documents.

4 - Bulk UploadUse the attached commenting template to prepare your feedback. Upload via Options > Upload Multiple Comments.

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5 - Support Resources
Help guides and instructional videos are available via the Help menu at the top of the Public Comment platform. Help guide can be found here.

Account and Submission Guidance

  • Each account is linked to a single individual to ensure proper notification and response handling.
  • Organisations may nominate one person to submit comments on their behalf. All responses will be sent to the email address associated with the submitting account.

Need Help?

If you encounter any issues accessing the platform or submitting comments, please contact the Customer Success team via:

 

 
 
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