本标准规定了提供适用于运输和通用用途的天然气的要求，并提供了与天然气应用安全运行一致的天然气特性范围。本标准规定了通用天然气，强调用于天然气装置和设备以及用作天然气车辆燃料的天然气的安全性。因此，它旨在为供应澳大利亚市场的家电制造商提供确定性。

This Standard sets out the requirements for providing natural gas, suitable for both transportation and general-purpose use and provides the range of gas properties consistent with safe operation of the natural gas appliancesIt specifies general-purpose natural gas, with an emphasis on the safety of the gas for use in natural gas appliances and equipment and for use as fuel in natural gas vehicles. It therefore aims to provide certainty for appliance manufacturers who supply the Australian market.