Digital Transformation
Standards for Interoperable, Scalable, National Digital Infrastructure
GS1 Australia supports digital transformation across the economy by enabling machine-readable data exchange between businesses and with government. Our open, global standards power automation, improve data quality, and support modern digital infrastructure in logistics, health, trade, and retail. They are foundational to future-ready systems, including e-invoicing, smart logistics, and digital identities for products and locations.
Examples
Digital labelling and the use of next generation barcodes
Implementation in the National Digital Health Strategy
Support for Supply Chain Visibility Frameworks in freight and logistics
Modelling and measuring the impact of standards use on the Australian Economy
GS1 Position Paper - Digital Labelling Advice to Government and Regulators - (coming soon)
National Impact
With Australia facing its slowest productivity growth in over 60 years, GS1 standards offer a proven foundation for digital transformation that lifts efficiency at scale. CIE modelling shows that current use of GS1 standards adds up to $27 billion annually to GDP and permanently reduces consumer prices by up to 0.6%.
Recognised in national initiatives such as the Digital Economy Strategy, National Digital Health Strategy, and the Freight Data Exchange Action Plan, GS1 standards enable automation, eliminate duplication, and improve system-wide data quality-unlocking the productivity gains essential to a high-performing digital economy.
Learn more about the national economic impact of using supply chain standards