Spotlight Story
First laboratory in Australia accredited for new respiratory program
Thoracic and Sleep Group Queensland (TSGQ) has successfully secured accreditation to the TSANZ/NATA Respiratory Function Laboratory Accreditation Program and explains what it will mean to the industry, their practice and, importantly, respiratory disorder patients.
Key Stories
All laboratories are the same, right?
Contemporary laboratories are much more than white lab coats and Bunsen burners. On World Laboratory Day, we look at why labs can be fundamentally different.
Big data and the future of personalised medicine
With AI-driven analytics and real-time monitoring, clinicians are now predicting patient responses, enhancing outcomes, and improving long-term care—while still navigating critical ethical and security challenges.
Gases setting the standard
In the rapidly evolving energy landscape, hydrogen is now at the forefront of industrial and clean energy innovation. Coregas, a leader in accredited high-purity gases, is driving advancements in hydrogen analysis and calibration.
New standard for ‘sustainable seaweed’
A first-of-its-kind standard has been published to enable scaled manufacturing of seaweed as a sustainable feed additive for livestock.
Accreditation In Action
Precision, innovation and trust: 40-years of NATA accreditation
Since 1985 ORLAB, has played a key role in the field of optical and radiometric testing and is now industry recognised for quality and precision in testing. Read and watch their story.
Why you should nominate for the 2025 NATA Excellence Award
Dr. Julia Jaeger of Eurofins Environment Testing Australia explains the nomination process and the excitement of winning the inaugural 2024 NATA Excellence Award.
Changing fees for the Sleep Disorders Services (SDS) Program
Following a comprehensive review, the current fee-for-service is moving to an annual fee model bringing it into line with all other NATA accreditation programs.
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Industry Updates
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Member Assets
Stay tuned next month! Get access to NATA’s accreditation-related promotional assets
Accreditation Matters 2025 Conference Update
Exclusive Masterclasses announced for Accreditation Matters 2025
Presented by industry experts, this is an opportunity to get up close and personal on subjects that matter.
Limited tickets available.
Management systems: Turning deficiencies into opportunities
Cause analysis and corrective action
Creating results through measurement uncertainty
New speakers and sessions you won’t want to miss
DR. IAN OPPERMANN
Conformity assessment in 2050 – smartification of standards and the impact of AI and data
ServiceGen co-founder and UTS industry professor, explores a conformity assessment vision for 2050 and the smartification of standards and conformity assessment.
DEAN CATOGGIO
How do we build confidence in Forensic Science through quality assurance?
From the National Institute of Forensic Science, explore challenges and megatrends impacting policing and forensic science in the face of a complex and evolving landscape.
COLIN GNIEL
Your Future, Your Voice: Adapting to AI and Building a Personal Brand
The professional world is undergoing a seismic shift. A LinkedIn subject matter expert reveals how AI is redefining industries, reshaping roles and challenging individuals and organisations
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Events, Awards & Opportunities
NATA’s Jennifer Evans takes centre stage at the A2LA conference in Dallas, Texas
NATA CEO, Jennifer Evans and NATA Head of Education, Naomi Aitken were special guests at one of the world’s leading and largest accreditation events
Lab Leadership 2025. Learn what excellence in lab operations really means
NATA is pleased to be a supporter of Lab Leadership 2025. Get 20 per cent off a delegate pass as a NATA News subscriber.
Applications now open for 2025 NMI Measurement Awards
Recognising remarkable contributions in measurement science, nominate now for the 2025 NMI Measurement Awards.
IEC Young Professionals Programme 2025: Represent Australia in global standards development
Standards Australia is inviting young professionals in the energy and electronics sectors to apply for the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Young Professionals Programme 2025.
NATA EDUCATION
Lean Laboratories: Enhancing efficiency and productivity
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