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Dec 2023
Help create Australia’s Centre for Quantum Growth
$18.5 million in grant funding is available to help grow Australia’s quantum industry. Applications close 24 January 2024.
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.
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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.
30 October 2023
National Measurement Institute
Australian leadership recognised in legal metrology
National Measurement Institute expert appointed to international leadership position.
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.
20 March 2023
National Measurement Institute
Trade measurement inspectors visit meat, poultry and seafood retailers across Australia
National Measurement Institute (NMI) Trade Measurement Inspectors are out in force this week undertaking a major compliance audit of meat, poultry and seafood retailers.
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.
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.
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.
29 January 2020
National Measurement Institute
International standard for multidimensional measuring instruments: Have your say
The National Measurement Institute is seeking feedback on the review of OIML R 129, the international standard for multidimensional measuring instruments.
17 December 2019
National Measurement Institute
Fuel retailers fined after being caught short at the bowser
Nine fuel retailers have been fined after a national audit by the National Measurement Institute.
10 October 2019
National Measurement Institute
International standard for arched chute weighers: Have your say
The National Measurements Institute is seeking feedback to support development of the international standard for arched chute weighers (OIML R XXX).
10 October 2019
National Measurement Institute
International standard for belt weighing instruments: Have your say
The National Measurements Institute is seeking feedback on a proposal to adopt OIML R 50 as Australia’s pattern approval standard for belt weighers.