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Nov 2022
National Science Week Grants 2023 now open
Grants up to $20,000 are available for individuals and organisations interested in delivering science engagement activities for next year’s National Science Week.
Nov 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.
Nov 2022
Upskilling and diversifying Australia’s cyber security workforce
Eighteen projects have been awarded funding to improve the quality, quantity and diversity of Australia’s cyber security workforce.
Nov 2022
Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith reappointed as the Women in STEM Ambassador
Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith has been reappointed as the Women in STEM Ambassador for a third term to November 2023. Read about her achievements and plans for her third term.
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Dec 2022
Critical Minerals Office
Have your say on the future of Australia’s critical minerals
We are seeking responses to a discussion paper that will help shape a new strategy for Australia’s critical minerals. Have your say by 3 February 2023.
Dec 2022
National Reconstruction Fund
National Reconstruction Fund: have your say
Have your say in shaping the design of the Australian Government’s National Reconstruction Fund.
Nov 2022
Industry Innovation and Science Australia
Industry Innovation and Science Australia releases latest annual report
Find out about Industry Innovation and Science Australia’s activities and performance for 2021–22.
Nov 2022
Australian Government continues support for rehabilitating Ranger Uranium Mine
The government has passed a bill to ensure the mine operator can finish rehabilitating the site.
Nov 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.
Nov 2022
Upskilling and diversifying Australia’s cyber security workforce
Eighteen projects have been awarded funding to improve the quality, quantity and diversity of Australia’s cyber security workforce.
Nov 2022
Elevate program awards 50 scholarships to women in STEM of diverse backgrounds
The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering announced the first 50 scholarship recipients for the Elevate: Boosting Women in STEM program.
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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.
21 October 2021
National Measurement Institute
Consultation on Measurement Law Review reform options completed
Consultation on reform options to modernise Australia’s measurement law is now complete.
21 July 2021
National Measurement Institute
Supplying personal protective equipment: webinar
Join a webinar about supplying personal protective equipment (PPE) on Wednesday 28 July 2021.