Join the Gates & Automation Code of Practice panel session to get clear, practical guidance on what ‘best practice’ looks like for powered gates in real-world fencing and gate businesses, design, installation, handover, maintenance, and ongoing responsibility. This is a high-value session for anyone supplying, installing, servicing, or quoting gate systems.
This session will introduce delegates to the Gates and Automation Code of Practice, explain why it was developed, and why it matters to businesses working with gates and automation. Taskforce representatives will outline the purpose, structure and current status of the Gates and Automation Code of Practice, including the further work still required following external feedback. This session is designed to build awareness and understanding across the industry, particularly for delegates who may be hearing about the Gates and Automation Code of Practice for the first time.
What you will get out of it:
- A practical overview of the Gates and Automation Code of Practice and the key issues it is intended to address
- A clearer understanding of why the Gates and Automation Code of Practice matters to businesses working with gates and automation
- Insight into the current status of the Gates and Automation Code of Practice following external feedback, including the need for further Taskforce work before any revised changes are confirmed
- A better understanding of the role the Gates and Automation Code of Practice is expected to play in supporting safer, more consistent industry practice
- The opportunity to hear directly from Taskforce representatives and ask questions during the session discussion
Training pathway: Gate Safe Australia
Following the Taskforce presentation, Michael Pretsel from Gate Safe Australia will outline the training available to support industry understanding and future implementation of the Gates and Automation Code of Practice. This will include the role of training in helping businesses and installers build their knowledge of gate and automation work, improve consistency, and strengthen confidence in applying safer practices on site.
Why this matters for your business:
- Better understanding of the Gates and Automation Code of Practice and its relevance to your work
- Greater awareness of responsibilities and expectations across gate and automation projects
- A clearer view of the training pathway available to support your business and team
- Improved preparedness for future implementation of the Gates and Automation Code of Practice
- The opportunity to stay engaged with an important piece of industry work as it continues to develop
- If your business works with gates and automation in any way, this session will provide valuable insight into the Gates and Automation Code of Practice, the work still underway, and the training that will support the industry moving forward.
