We play an important role in the Australian economy by leading Australia’s measurement system.
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Our work adapts to, services and enhances the productivity and growth of Australian industries, and aims to ensure a fair, safe, healthy and competitive Australia.
We develop and maintain Australia’s physical, chemical and biological measurement standards:
We aim to continually improve our measurement standards and techniques. Our programs are driven by advances in science and technology, and industry and researchers' increasing demand for greater measurement accuracy.
Measurement is integral to a successful economy, including the progress of innovation and science, and ensuring Australian consumers can rely on trusted measurements for fair trade in goods and services.
We work with industry, researchers, and government, as well as our international partners, to address some of Australia’s biggest societal and economic challenges.
Our specialised measurement capabilities also support applications in advanced manufacturing, defence and security, and many other areas important to Australia.
Each year on 20 May the world celebrates World Metrology Day. It marks the the anniversary of the international treaty adopting the metric system in 1875, and it's the day that we encourage awareness about the importance of measurement and its impact on our daily lives.
