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Mar 2025
Announcing the 2025–26 March Budget
The 2025–26 Budget includes measures to secure Australian industry, science and resources.
Mar 2025
Make an impact by joining our 2026 Graduate Development Program
If you’re looking for an opportunity to make a real difference with the skills you gained at university, apply now for our graduate program. Applications open until 14 April 2025.
Mar 2025
Gas supply and demand outlook for 2025 quarter 3
The Australian Government will not activate the Australian Domestic Gas Security Mechanism (ADGSM) for the July to September 2025 quarter.
Mar 2025
Prehistoric rock, Indigenous storytelling and oceanography activities feature at National Science Week 2025
Australia’s biggest annual celebration of science takes place from 9-17 August. We’re funding 31 community science events with $515,000 in grants.
Mar 2025
Major Projects Facilitation Agency
New major projects will help achieve net zero by 2050
Major Project Status awarded to Sunlands Eyre Peninsula Graphite Hub, Sunrise Battery Materials Complex Project, and Western Green Energy Hub.
Mar 2025
National Measurement Institute
Software evaluation for pattern approval: have your say
The National Measurement Institute (NMI) is seeking feedback on the evaluation of software for pattern approval. Consultation closes 30 April 2025.
Mar 2025
New way to find collaboration partners for Australia’s RNA ecosystem
The Australian RNA Capability Network Index will enhance coordination, collaboration and infrastructure access across our RNA ecosystem.
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6 February 2025
National Measurement Institute
The Australian Government is reforming measurement legislation
Following the Measurement Law Review the government is drafting legislation.
11 November 2024
National Measurement Institute
Checking out the nuts and bolts of measurement
The National Measurement Institute (NMI) published its 2023-24 compliance report, coinciding with a nationwide audit of hardware and building suppliers.
26 August 2024
National Measurement Institute
NMI launches legal priorities and bakeries audit
Trade measurement inspectors from the National Measurement Institute (NMI) will undertake a nationwide audit of retailers of bakery goods this week as part of its legal metrology priorities for 2024-2025.
1 February 2024
National Measurement Institute
NMI’s legal metrology priorities for 2023–24
The National Measurement Institute’s legal metrology priorities help instil confidence in trade measurement.
21 November 2023
National Measurement Institute
National instrument test procedures for utility meters: have your say
The National Measurement Institute (NMI) is seeking feedback on the revised NITP 14, the test procedures for utility meters. Consultation is open until 2 February 2024.
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.
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.
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.
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.