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As we celebrate the International Day Women and Girls in Science, it’s crucial to highlight not only the contributions of women in STEM but also the barriers that continue to hold them back. In Australia, women make up…

A recent study from Standards Australia revealed that 82% of Australians know that overseas/discount retailers may be selling products not meeting local standards. Even so, 68% of consumers purchased them anyway due to price pressures.  The same study found that the growing cost-of-living have made two-thirds (65%) of consumers, particularly…

What sits behind everyday trust in things like clean drinking water, accurate energy bills and safe buildings?   In this panel session from Accreditation Matters 2025, representatives from Australia’s Technical Infrastructure Alliance unpack how standards, measurement, conformity assessment and accreditation work together to quietly…

In today’s interconnected global marketplace, trust in testing, inspection, and certification is essential. Manufacturers, regulators, and consumers all depend on reliable conformity assessment results to ensure safety, quality, and compliance. One of the most powerful mechanisms…

World Cancer Day, celebrated this year on February 04, is a timely reminder of medicine’s long and difficult battle with cancer. Fortunately, medicine is now getting help from an unlikely ally: Coronavirus vaccines.  Messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccines entered the public spotlight during the COVID-19 pandemic. They work by delivering a synthetic mRNA sequence into cells, instructing…

On International Day Women and Girls in Science, NATA understands there are many different ways people find their place in the science world and the vital role that connection, communication and trust play in scientific work.  For science communicator Maddie…

This month, NATA celebrates 79 years as Australia’s national accreditation body. It is a remarkable milestone that has helped build a foundation of trust in products and services for government, industry, and everyday Australians.​  As NATA approaches its 80th year, NATA…

Engage. Enlighten. Empower.  July 7-8, 2026 – Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre  Some events share information. Others create momentum. Accreditation Matters has become the latter, a conference gathering bringing together the people who protect industry, strengthen trust, and quietly…