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Sep 2023
Australian Space Discovery Centre
The ‘Infinite’ Nature of Space
Join the Australian Space Discovery Centre as we explore Nature on Earth and in Space in this special presentation and Q&A. In-centre and streaming online on Sunday, 8 October 2023.
Sep 2023
Australian Space Discovery Centre
Create4Adelaide art workshops
Join the Australian Space Discovery Centre for an artist-led tutorial workshop to produce an space inspired artwork for the environment. Free workshops for different ages in September and October 2023.
Sep 2023
National Reconstruction Fund
National Reconstruction Fund (NRF) holds first board meeting
The meeting marks the NRF Board’s first official act – establishing the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation.
Sep 2023
Training available to support Australians setting international critical technology standards
We are supporting Australian technical experts setting international technical standards to shape the design, development and use of critical technologies. Apply to join our first session on 17 October by 8 October.
Sep 2023
Building an offshore decommissioning industry: have your say
We’re developing a roadmap on how we approach decommissioning Australia’s offshore oil and gas infrastructure over coming decades. Give feedback on our issues paper by 20 October.
Sep 2023
Australia’s draft National Science and Research Priorities: have your say
Have your say on the long-term vision for Australia’s science system. Consultation open until 29 September 2023.
Sep 2023
Australian Space Agency
Competition to name Australia’s lunar rover
Australians have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to name an Aussie-built rover that will go to the Moon.
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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.
14 April 2023
National Measurement Institute
Australian measurement on the world stage
National Measurement Institute’s Dr Victoria Coleman takes on global leadership role as part of the International Committee for Weights and Measures.
5 April 2023
National Measurement Institute
70 years of accreditation for NMI’s Port Melbourne laboratories
The National Measurement Institute is celebrating 70 years of accreditation of their Port Melbourne laboratories.
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.