Spotlight Story
Annual General Meeting
Missed NATA’s AGM? Catch up on all the insights and operational activities in our recording.
The results of the recent NATA Board elections are in marking a new chapter in NATA leadership.
A Changing of the Guard: David Turner to stand down from the NATA Board after 21 years.
A timely, informative and valuable insight into NATA, its people and its operations.
Key Stories
Accreditation: Myths vs. Reality
There’s no shortage of myths around laboratory accreditation, so we decided it was time to set the record straight once and for all. Over two NATA News editions, we will give you the answers you always wanted to know.
Standards Australia: The Strategic Role of Standards in Global Trade and Geopolitics
Global trade grows more complex, and standards are no longer simply technical tools. In a key recording from Accreditation Matters 2025, Standards Australia CEO, Rod Balding, explains how standards are becoming instruments of strategic influence.
The Difference Between Hope and Heartbreak: Why Accreditation Matters in Breast Cancer Care
NATA-accredited laboratories are pivotal in ensuring accurate breast cancer testing, supporting early detection, informed treatment decisions, and improved outcomes.
Wake up Call: Sleeping Beauty Reimagined in the Science of Sleep
Sleep is life, but it is fragile. From brainwaves and breathing to oxygen and heart rhythms, every test matters. With the joint program of ASA / NATA accreditation, sleep science is held to the highest standard, turning results into trusted evidence.
Your Voice Counts
Calling on Members and Technical Assessors to have their say on the new UTS Study on accreditation’s value. Complete the survey link you were sent by October 31 and be part of something important.
Clean Water – Australia’s Lead-Free Future
Clean water is everyone’s responsibility. By conscious water use and reducing lead contaminants, we ensure clean water is abundant and safe for all Australians.
What does NATA Have to do With Fast Fashion and why Australia should pay attention
Fast fashion is being reshaped by science. From flame and colour to chemicals and strength, every test tells a story of trust. NATA accreditation is the thread that holds fashion accountable – proving sustainability through evidence.
Accreditation In Action
Cogo Engineering: Building Trust in Regional Queensland
This specialist engineering services provider recently secured NATA accreditation for ISO/IEC 17025 and is taking these testing skills to areas and organisations that need it most.
Pipe Tek Delivering on Pipeline Integrity Through Accredited Testing
Recently featured in Australian Mining Magazine and showcasing NATA-accreditation, Pipe Tek has tested and certified more than 800 key pipelines across Australia and the Pacific ensuring safety, reliability, and performance at every step.
Legacy to Leadership: 30 Years of Precision, Progress, and Patient Confidence
30 years. A trusted name. Discover how Capital Pathology’s deep legacy and NATA-accredited operational outcomes build confidence in every result, every day.
Precision Meets Longevity – 30-years of Calibration Excellence
This Sydney-based calibration specialist is celebrating 30-years of NATA accreditation, a milestone that continues to strengthen its management systems, uphold industry excellence, and reinforce the trust of its clients.
Welcome New Members
Anniversaries Members
Member Resources
Member Resources provide our accredited members with relevant industry updates, key NATA accreditation documents and
access to a library of assets to help promote your services and your accreditation.
Publications
NATA’s 2025 Annual Report is now available. Learn about NATA’s recent activities and initiatives and performance.
Industry Update
Learn about the Australian Government’s commitment to reform pathology application charging arrangements.
Member Assets
Industry Guide Brochure: Working with NATA Accredited Environmental Facilities.
Events, Awards & Opportunities
NATA Talks Calibration and Accreditation at MSA 2025
NATA recently participated in the 2025 MSA Conference in Sydney. Find out what key insights were presented & discussed around accreditation and metrology.
The International Conference on Food Analysis 2025: Shaping the Future of Global Food Integrity
This premier event brings together experts from academia, government, and industry to address the critical issues shaping the future of food. Can you afford to miss it?
We’re going to ANZFSS 2025.
Are you?
ANZFSS is being held in Melbourne on 12 October. Hear from NATA subject matter expert Gillian Treloar and meet our team to learn how accreditation is fundamental to forensics work.