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Jun 2023
Building Ministers’ Meeting: Communiqué June 2023
Commonwealth, state and territory Building Ministers met today to ensure Australia’s buildings are fit for the changing climate and to discuss the issues facing the building industry.
Jun 2023
Growing Australia’s quantum industry: webinar
Join a live webinar on Wednesday 14 June to hear Australia’s Chief Scientist, Dr Cathy Foley, break down the Australian Government’s $60 million quantum initiatives.
Jun 2023
Responsible AI in Australia: have your say
We want to hear your views on how the Australian Government can support the safe and responsible use of AI. Submissions close 26 July 2023.
May 2023
Northern Endeavour decommissioning phases 2 and 3: request for proposals
We’re approaching the market soon to request proposals for our next decommissioning phases. Register on the AusTender website to be notified when the phases 2 and 3 request for proposal is released.
May 2023
Office of the Chief Economist
Independent evaluation shows benefits of Business Research and Innovation Initiative (BRII)
An evaluation by the Nous Group found the program is good for businesses, the Australian Government and the economy.
May 2023
Almost $5 million in grants to support innovative RegTech solutions
Five Australian companies share $4,999,340 in grants from the Business Research and Innovation Initiative (BRII). Funding is from the BRII Regulatory Technology (RegTech) round.
May 2023
Australian Space Agency
Navigating distant frontiers with AI and quantum technology
A new system from Advanced Navigation will help spacecraft find their way through the gruelling future of space exploration.
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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.
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.
3 November 2020
National Measurement Institute
Support for the Northern Australia Aboriginal Kakadu Plum Alliance
The National Measurement Institute (NMI), through its collaboration with the Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation (ILSC), is assisting with the Kakadu Plum Project.
3 November 2020
National Measurement Institute
NMI supports the development of a new high-carotene pumpkin variety
NMI supports innovation in the agriculture sector by assisting with the development of a new pumpkin variety called Orange Glow.
1 May 2020
National Measurement Institute
Video: World Metrology Day 2020
Message from Australia’s Chief Metrologist, Dr Bruce Warrington.
30 April 2020
National Measurement Institute
National Measurement Institute helping industry respond to COVID-19
Australia’s National Measurement Institute’s testing and measurement services are supporting industry to effectively and rapidly respond to the challenge.
16 October 2019
National Measurement Institute
How do we measure brightness, electricity and substance?
The National Measurement Institute has released the last videos in the series explaining the basic units of measurement.
6 September 2019
National Measurement Institute
How we measure length, mass and temperature
The National Measurement Institute has released the next videos in a series of 7 explaining the basic units of measurement.
1 September 2019
National Measurement Institute
Video: How we measure temperature
The kelvin is one of 7 basic units of measurement. Australia’s Chief Metrologist, Dr Bruce Warrington from the National Measurement Institute, explains how we measure temperature.
1 September 2019
National Measurement Institute
Video: How we measure substance
The mole is one of 7 basic units of measurement. Australia’s Chief Metrologist, Dr Bruce Warrington from the National Measurement Institute, explains how we measure substance.
1 September 2019
National Measurement Institute
Video: How we measure electricity
The ampere is one of 7 basic units of measurement. Australia’s Chief Metrologist, Dr Bruce Warrington from the National Measurement Institute, explains how we measure electricity.
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.