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Fuel pump audit will ensure you get what you pay for at the bowser

National Measurement Institute inspectors will visit up to 350 retail fuel sites across Australia from 2 to 27 March 2026.
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Australia endorses India AI Impact Summit Declaration

Read about our work with international partners to shape the direction of AI policy, safety and governance globally.
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Domestic manufacturing of wind and transmission infrastructure: have your say

We’re seeking feedback to understand more about the manufacturing opportunities, barriers and outlook for wind and transmission towers in Australia. Consultation closes 6 March.
Feb 2026

Net Zero Fund finalises design

We consulted on the design of the Australian Government’s $5 billion Net Zero Fund, which the National Reconstruction Fund will deliver. Details are now available on how it will support Australia’s transition to net...
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  • 1 September 2019 National Measurement Institute

    Video: How we measure brightness

    The candela is one of 7 basic units of measurement. Australia’s Chief Metrologist, Dr Bruce Warrington from the National Measurement Institute, explains how we measure brightness.
  • 19 August 2019 National Measurement Institute

    Licensed premises on notice to pour correct measures

    The National Measurement Institute has announced a one week blitz on the accuracy of alcohol measurements in licensed premises.
  • 16 August 2019 National Measurement Institute

    How do we measure things?

    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.
  • 1 August 2019 National Measurement Institute

    Video: How we measure weight

    The kilogram is one of 7 basic units of measurement. Australia’s Chief Metrologist, Dr Bruce Warrington from the National Measurement Institute, explains how we measure weight.
  • 1 August 2019 National Measurement Institute

    Video: How we measure time

    The second is one of 7 basic units of measurement. Australia’s Chief Metrologist, Dr Bruce Warrington from the National Measurement Institute, explains how we measure time.
  • 1 August 2019 National Measurement Institute

    Video: How we measure distance

    The metre is one of 7 basic units of measurement. Australia’s Chief Metrologist, Dr Bruce Warrington from the National Measurement Institute, explains how we measure distance.
  • 4 July 2019 National Measurement Institute

    New compliance plan for the National Measurement Institute

    The National Measurement Institute’s 2019-20 National Compliance Plan will ensure all Australians are getting what they pay for.
  • 1 July 2019 National Measurement Institute

    Video series: How we measure things

    How we measure things is a series of 7 videos explaining the basic units of measurement. Australia’s Chief Metrologist, Dr Bruce Warrington from the National Measurement Institute, explains each unit simply for kids.
  • 21 June 2019 National Measurement Institute

    Springfield fruit market fined for not labelling packages

    The National Measurement Institute referred the Queensland store for prosecution after multiple offences under trade measurement law.
  • 20 May 2019 National Measurement Institute

    World Metrology Day

    Celebrating World Metrology Day and the start of the redefined International System of Measurement (SI) Units.
  • 5 April 2019 National Measurement Institute

    Measurement in everyday life: have your say

    The Measurement Law Review is seeking feedback on a second round of discussion papers designed to modernise, streamline and simplify Australia’s measurement framework.
  • 27 March 2019 National Measurement Institute

    International standard for automatic catchweighing instruments: Have your say

    The National Measurement Institute is seeking feedback to support the revision of the international standard (OIML R 51) for automatic catchweighing instruments.