#$%^&*AU2013202111B220160331.pdf#####Abstract The present invention relates to a fence standard. The invention has particular application to a fence standard for use with electrical fencing line. According to one aspect of the present invention there is provided a method of manufacturing a fence standard having at least two components including a shaft and a wire support including an open ended loop, the method including the step of: a) moulding the wire support to the shaft. According to another aspect of the present invention there is provided a fence standard including: a shaft; and a wire support including an open ended loop, characterised in that the wire support is moulded onto the shaft.FIG. 2 200 101 /5