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National Measurement Institute news
The National Measurement Institute (NMI) advises the Australian Government on measurement matters, and maintains Australia’s measurement system under the National Measurement Act 1960.
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Adapting training delivery to COVID conditions
News
22 January 2021
NMI currently has introductory, discounted rates on its upcoming courses delivered online.
New Australian standard helps COVID-19 hotspot detection
News
22 December 2020
Identifying COVID-19 infections has become more reliable with the release this week of the National Measurement Institute (NMI)’s new reference standard for the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
Testing and analytics services over the Christmas period
News
19 November 2020
The National Measurement Institute laboratory at North Ryde will be closed, so make sure you submit environmental and organic residue samples before our deadlines.
Support for the Northern Australia Aboriginal Kakadu Plum Alliance
News
3 November 2020
The National Measurement Institute (NMI), through its collaboration with the Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation (ILSC), is assisting with the Kakadu Plum Project.
NMI supports the development of a new high-carotene pumpkin variety
News
3 November 2020
NMI supports innovation in the agriculture sector by assisting with the development of a new pumpkin variety called Orange Glow.
NMI's 2020 PFAS proficiency testing end-user workshop: register now
News
30 October 2020
NMI’s 2020 PFAS PT End-user workshop is on Wed 25 Nov 2020. Keynote by Dr Hunter Anderson (USAF).
Outcomes from Measurement Law Review consultation
News
19 October 2020
Find out what people said when we asked how Australia’s measurement framework can be modernised, streamlined or simplified.
A new suite of analytical services at the National Measurement Institute
News
1 October 2020
NMI expanded its capabilities to include complex analyses of medicinal cannabis products for use in palliative care and cancer treatment.
Quantum physicist and Defence scientist take out top awards on World Metrology Day
Media release
20 May 2020
NMI Prize and Barry Inglis Medal winners announced on World Metrology Day.
National Measurement Institute helping industry respond to COVID-19
News
30 April 2020
Australia’s National Measurement Institute’s testing and measurement services are supporting industry to effectively and rapidly respond to the challenge.
Nominate now for the 2020 measurement awards!
News
28 February 2020
The National Measurement Institute awards the NMI Prize and Barry Inglis Medal to emerging and established people working on measurement science. Nominations open until 14 April.
International standard for multidimensional measuring instruments: Have your say
News
29 January 2020
The National Measurement Institute is seeking feedback on the review of OIML R 129, the international standard for multidimensional measuring instruments.
Fuel retailers fined after being caught short at the bowser
Media release
17 December 2019
Nine fuel retailers have been fined after a national audit by the National Measurement Institute.
Make your contribution to the evolution of measurement laws
News
29 October 2019
The Measurement Law Review is seeking feedback on the third and final round of discussion papers on third party arrangements and compliance arrangements.
How do we measure brightness, electricity and substance?
News
16 October 2019
The National Measurement Institute has released the last videos in the series explaining the basic units of measurement.
International standard for arched chute weighers: Have your say
News
10 October 2019
The National Measurements Institute is seeking feedback to support development of the international standard for arched chute weighers (OIML R XXX).
International standard for belt weighing instruments: Have your say
News
10 October 2019
The National Measurements Institute is seeking feedback on a proposal to adopt OIML R 50 as Australia’s pattern approval standard for belt weighers.
How we measure length, mass and temperature
News
6 September 2019
The National Measurement Institute has released the next videos in a series of 7 explaining the basic units of measurement.
Licensed premises on notice to pour correct measures
Media release
19 August 2019
The National Measurement Institute has announced a one week blitz on the accuracy of alcohol measurements in licensed premises.
How do we measure things?
News
16 August 2019
As part of National Science Week, the National Measurement Institute has released the first of a series of videos explaining the basic units of measurement.
New compliance plan for the National Measurement Institute
News
4 July 2019
The National Measurement Institute’s 2019-20 National Compliance Plan will ensure all Australians are getting what they pay for.
Springfield fruit market fined for not labelling packages
Media release
21 June 2019
The National Measurement Institute referred the Queensland store for prosecution after multiple offences under trade measurement law.
World Metrology Day
News
20 May 2019
Celebrating World Metrology Day and the start of the redefined International System of Measurement (SI) Units.
Measurement in everyday life: have your say
News
5 April 2019
The Measurement Law Review is seeking feedback on a second round of discussion papers designed to modernise, streamline and simplify Australia’s measurement framework.
Moving from diversity to inclusion in the sciences
News
2 April 2019
Hear leading experts discuss diversity and inclusion in the STEM community at this cross-agency event in Sydney on 17 April 2019.
International standard for automatic catchweighing instruments: Have your say
News
27 March 2019
The National Measurement Institute is seeking feedback to support the revision of the international standard (OIML R 51) for automatic catchweighing instruments.
Regulating trade measurements in the sugar industry: Have your say
News
20 March 2019
The National Measurement Institute is seeking feedback on regulating the use of Near Infrared (NIR) instruments in the sugar industry.
Consumers are getting what they pay for
News
11 January 2019
The National Measurement Institute (NMI) has released its annual report on national trade measurement compliance for 2017–18.
Helen Salouros named a Superstar of STEM!
News
13 December 2018
Dr Helen Salouros from the National Measurement Institute has been selected as one of the 2019/20 Superstars of STEM by Science & Technology Australia.
Scientists set to vote on weighty issue
News
16 November 2018
Leaders of the international measurement community from more than 60 countries come together for an historic vote on changes to the metric system, which will lead to a landmark redefinition of the kilogram.
Redefining how we measure our world
News
11 October 2018
How the world defines mass, temperature, energy and more is going to change in May 2019.