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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.
17 December 2024
National Measurement Institute
Electricity meters international standard: have your say
The National Measurement Institute (NMI) is seeking feedback on the second committee draft of OIML R 46. Submissions close 12 February 2025.
1 November 2024
National Measurement Institute
Evidential breath analysers (EBAs): have your say
The National Measurement Institute (NMI) is seeking feedback on pattern approval requirements for EBAs.
17 June 2024
National Measurement Institute
Non-automatic weighing instruments international standard: have your say
The National Measurement Institute (NMI) is seeking feedback on the revision of the first committee draft of OIML R 76. Submissions close 19 July 2024.
10 April 2024
National Measurement Institute
Your washing machine, quantum physics and the environment
The National Measurement Institute (NMI) is using quantum principles to improve energy efficiency and reduce waste – starting with your home appliances.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
28 November 2022
National Measurement Institute
Landmark anniversary for Australia’s measurement system
Australia celebrates a special measurement event: the 75th anniversary of our nation joining the Metre Treaty.
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.