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Mar 2023
Australian Domestic Gas Security Mechanism reforms
Australian Domestic Gas Security Mechanism reforms allow for more flexibility in responding to domestic gas supply shortfalls.
Mar 2023
National Reconstruction Fund
National Reconstruction Fund Corporation Bill passes through Parliament
The Bill establishes the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation.
Mar 2023
Australian Space Agency
Historic NASA trip to Australia
The two most senior people from NASA led a delegation in Australia during the week of 20 March.
Mar 2023
It’s a wrap on Science Meets Parliament for 2023
A wrap-up of Australia’s most powerful event connecting STEM experts, policymakers and federal parliamentarians that took place in Canberra between 7-23 March.
Mar 2023
Australian hypersonic spaceplane technology ready for export to the USA
An Australian startup developing reusable hypersonic spaceplanes has landed a prestigious US Department of Defense contract.
Mar 2023
Australian Space Agency
National Indigenous Space Academy launched
A new space internship program will give Indigenous Australian university students the opportunity to study at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
Mar 2023
Australian Space Agency
Space industry partners chosen for Australia’s first Moon mission
Two consortiums of local space businesses and researchers will design rovers for Australia’s first mission to the Moon in partnership with NASA.
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16 December 2022
National Measurement Institute
International measurement standard for water meters: have your say
The National Measurement Institute (NMI) is seeking feedback on the OIML R 49 international measurement standard for water meters. Consultation closes 9 February 2023.
8 December 2022
National Measurement Institute
Annual trade measurement report released after COVID-19 disruptions
The National Measurement Institute has released its compliance report for 2021–22.
28 November 2022
National Measurement Institute
Landmark anniversary for Australia’s measurement system
Australia celebrates a special measurement event: the 75th anniversary of our nation joining the Metre Treaty.
29 August 2022
National Measurement Institute
New compliance plan to build confidence in trade measurement
The National Measurement Institute's latest compliance plan helps support confidence in trade measurement.
18 August 2022
National Measurement Institute
Showcasing National Measurement Institute scientists this National Science Week
Hear from our experts about why science matters and what they love about working in measurement science.
17 August 2022
National Measurement Institute
Winners of the 2022 Metrology Awards announced in National Science Week
Measurement innovation across a range of fields have been showcased at the National Measurement Institute’s (NMI) 2022 Metrology Awards.
4 August 2022
National Measurement Institute
2022 Metrology Awards: a special celebration for National Science Week
Join the National Measurement Institute online on 16 August to recognise outstanding achievements in measurement. Vote for the winner of the People’s Choice Award through live voting.
7 April 2022
National Measurement Institute
Applications open for the 2022 National Measurement Institute awards
Help the National Measurement Institute celebrate and recognise excellence in measurement-related achievements. Applications for the awards close on 17 June 2022.
20 January 2022
National Measurement Institute
Metrological requirements for hydrogen dispensers for vehicles: have your say
The National Measurement Institute (NMI) is seeking feedback on pattern approval requirements and test procedures for hydrogen dispensers for vehicles. Submissions are welcome until 4 March 2022.
17 January 2022
National Measurement Institute
International measurement standards for electric vehicle charging stations: have your say
The National Measurement Institute (NMI) is seeking feedback on the new international standard for electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS). Consultation closes on 18 February 2022.
3 December 2021
National Measurement Institute
Regulating electric vehicle charging stations: have your say
The National Measurement Institute (NMI) is seeking feedback on trade measurement policy for electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS). Consultation closes on 31 January 2021.
30 November 2021
National Measurement Institute
NMI services over the Christmas period
The National Measurement Institute (NMI) laboratories and offices will be closed from Saturday, 25 December 2021 to Monday, 3 January 2022 inclusive, with a few exceptions.