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Nov 2023
Industry Innovation and Science Australia
Industry Innovation and Science Australia (IISA) releases 2022–23 annual report
Find out about IISA’s activities and performance over the last financial year.
Nov 2023
Our 2023 APS Employee Census results
The 2023 APS Employee Census results are in. The census collects workforce views on important issues.
Nov 2023
Industry Innovation and Science Australia
New insights on barriers to innovation highlight Australia’s missing band of medium-sized businesses
Improving Australia’s capacity to be resilient and to grow the economy requires more innovative small businesses scaling up.
Nov 2023
Methane abatement technology projects receive $4.35 million
The Australian Government is supporting methane abatement technologies as part of Australia's transition to net zero.
Nov 2023
Industry Innovation and Science Australia
Industry Innovation and Science Australia (IISA) report highlights barriers to collaboration and commercialisation
Find out about the challenges Australian businesses face and ideas to remove those barriers.
Nov 2023
Industry Growth Program launches advisory service
The Industry Growth Program is officially open for business. Start-ups and innovative small-to-medium businesses can now apply for expert advice on getting their ideas to market.
Nov 2023
Country of origin labelling for seafood is coming to hospitality
Consumer ministers have voted to introduce mandatory seafood labelling in hospitality venues.
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21 November 2023
National Measurement Institute
National instrument test procedures for utility meters: have your say
The National Measurement Institute (NMI) is seeking feedback on the revised NITP 14, the test procedures for utility meters. Consultation is open until 2 February 2024.
20 November 2023
National Measurement Institute
Getting a fair slice this Christmas
National Measurement Institute (NMI) inspectors will carry out 350 visits to supermarkets, retailers and fresh food markets from 20-24 November.
8 November 2023
National Measurement Institute
The Australian Government is reforming measurement legislation
Following the Measurement Law Review the government is drafting legislation.
30 October 2023
National Measurement Institute
Australian leadership recognised in legal metrology
National Measurement Institute expert appointed to international leadership position.
23 August 2023
National Measurement Institute
International measurement standard for non-automatic weighing instruments: have your say
The National Measurement Institute (NMI) is seeking feedback on the first committee draft of OIML R 76 international measurement standard for non-automatic weighing instruments. Consultation open until 29 September 2023.
18 August 2023
National Measurement Institute
Innovation in human health, atomic clocks and industry celebrated at the 2023 measurement awards
Prof Mark Taylor, Adelaide University Atomic Clock Team and Dr Zhiwei Sun take out the National Measurement Institute’s top honours.
9 August 2023
National Measurement Institute
Join the fun at the 2023 NMI Measurement Awards!
Help the National Measurement Institute (NMI) celebrate and recognise measurement excellence. Book your free ticket for this online event on 18 August.
18 July 2023
National Measurement Institute
Nominate now for the 2023 NMI measurement awards!
Help the National Measurement Institute (NMI) celebrate and recognise excellence in measurement-related achievements. Applications close on Monday 31 July.
19 May 2023
National Measurement Institute
Celebrate World Metrology Day: how measurement keeps food on your table
Celebrate World Metrology Day on 20 May by finding out how the National Measurement Institute supports the Australian food sector.
10 May 2023
National Measurement Institute
Importance of measurement recognised in the 2023–24 Budget
The National Measurement Institute (NMI) has received $63.9 million in funding to sustain its core measurement capabilities and to modernise Australia’s measurement laws.
5 May 2023
National Measurement Institute
National audit of delicatessens and smallgoods retailers
Trade Measurement Inspectors from the National Measurement Institute (NMI) are undertaking a compliance audit of delicatessen and smallgoods retailers across Australia.
2 May 2023
National Measurement Institute
International measurement standard for water meters: have your say
The National Measurement Institute (NMI) is seeking feedback on the second committee draft of OIML R 49 international measurement standard for water meters. Consultation closes 31 May 2023.