New Australia and Australia plug standard AS/NZS 3112:2017 was announced on August 24, 2017. The current standard AS/NZS 3112:2011+A1+A2+A3 will expire on February 24, 2019, by the new version. Standard AS/NZS 3112:2017 replaced.

In addition, since May 29, 2018, New Zealand and Australia are required to meet at least the standard AS/NZS 3112:2011+A1+A2+A3 for non-replaceable plugs, while the interchangeable heads are required to meet at least the standard AS/NZS. 3112:2017