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NATA VOLUNTEERS: The heartbeat of successful accreditation
From rigorous assessments to essential member guidance, NATA’s expert volunteers are central to what we do, every day.
This National Volunteer Week, NATA CEO Jennifer Evans and our dedicated volunteers share why their work matters—not just to NATA, but to every Australian who depends on quality, safety, and trust.
Measurement is everything. Want to know why?
On World Metrology Day, May 20, we mark 150 years since the signing of the Metre Treaty – a turning point that revolutionised how the world measures everything from time to trade.
Join us in celebrating this global milestone and hear from Dr Victoria Coleman, Nanometrology Section Manager at the National Measurement Institute, who explores the seismic shifts in measurement that continue to shape science, industry, and everyday life.
Our Top Pick Stories
ACCC’s Catriona Lowe to Headline AM2025 Consumer
Panel
Joined by Ashley de Silva, CEO of CHOICE, Steph Tonkin, CEO of Consumer Action Law Centre, and Standards Australia Engagement Manger, Ben Russell, this must-see session will investigate the critical importance of standards and accreditation in Button Batteries and AI – essential in safeguarding consumer trust and safety.
NATA’s Peer Review Process. Globally Trusted. Rigorously Delivered
Peer Review is a powerful, collaborative assessment process driven by real expertise and built on objectivity, impartiality, and deep technical insights. NATA’s Technical Manager Danielle Dicker explains why.
Accreditation is the Currency of
Trust in Global Trade
With global trade currently under the brightest spotlight, WTO’s Devin
McDaniels highlights how accreditation quietly, but effectively holds the system together.
Discussions that Matter. Real Conversations. Real experts. Real Impact
From AI and consumer safety, regulatory change, global trade and the impact of microplastics, Australia’s sharpest minds don’t just talk about the issues, they bring them to life at Accreditation Matters 2025.
Accreditation In Action
Getting Workplace Drug Testing Right – From Sample to Certainty
Workplace drug testing involves more than just collecting a sample – it requires precision at every step. NATA’s Workplace Drug Testing Industry Guide provides the standards and best practices needed to ensure that each test result can be relied upon.
Western Sydney University (WSU) and NATA: Turning Science Students into Lab-Ready Professionals
Western Sydney University (WSU), in collaboration with NATA is creating job-ready graduates, boosting workforce preparedness, and building stronger connections between education and industry.
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Industry Updates
Dr Annette Koo, Measurement Standards Laboratory of New Zealand (MSL) named Director Designate for the Bureau International des Poids et Mesures (BIPM).
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Accreditation Service Commitment:
A comprehensive overview of the standards and values guiding our accreditation services.
Member Assets
Introducing our new Member Hub – your one-stop page for key assets. We’re just getting started, so stay tuned as we continue to build it out!
Accreditation Matters 2025 Conference Update
60+ sessions. 90+ speakers. 16 days left for EARLY BIRD pricing. Can you afford to miss out?
WE WELCOME OUR EXHIBITORS
Events, Awards & Opportunities
IEC Young Professionals Programme 2025. Calling for Last Nominations
Power the Future of Global Standards and become the next generation of energy and electronics leaders.
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.
The 2025 NMI Measurement Awards are Closing on May 20
Celebrating remarkable achievements in measurement science – it’s not too late to nominate a changemaker that is shaping our future.
Industry Connect: Real Advice from Industry Experts
Join NATA’s Diane Hobday on June 5 in Brisbane as she unpacks ISO/IEC 17025 Clause 7.7 at this free Industry Connect event.
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