About the National Measurement Institute

Our work 

We are responsible for developing and maintaining Australia’s measurement system, and delivering measurement products and client services to a wide cross-section of stakeholders including government, industry, and science and technology partners.  

NMI’s range of activities serving Australian stakeholders covers: 

• physical measurement standards 

• chemical and biological measurement standards 

• testing and analysis services 

• physical measurement services 

• chemical and biological measurement services 

• regulating the buying and selling of goods and services by weight and other measurements 

• pattern approval 

• licencing servicing licensees 

• weighbridges used for trade 

• measurement training and assessment 

• vocational placements and work experience for students 

• awarding the Barry Inglis Medal and the NMI Prize.

Our priorities 

We aim to be a workplace of choice that values diversity, encourages contribution and promotes inclusion. Our priorities are to: 

• lead and coordinate Australia’s measurement system 

• ensure Australia’s measurement system is trusted 

• enhance trade, investment and economic growth 

• deliver critical measurement services 

• evolve capability to serve key economic sectors.