Industry News · October 8, 2025 Your Voice Counts – Calling Members & Technical Assessors to contribute to the UTS Survey (Closes 31 October) NATA has engaged the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) to build on its 2018 report, which found accreditation contributes between $315 million and $421 million each year, over $1 million every day, to the Australian economy. … Read more
Industry News · October 8, 2025 The Difference Between Hope and Heartbreak: Why Accreditation Matters in Breast Cancer CareOctober is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to acknowledge the critical importance of early detection, accurate diagnosis, and effective treatment of breast cancer. Behind every test result that informs a patient’s care plan is the… Read more
Industry News · October 8, 2025 Standards Australia: The Strategic Role of Standards in Global Trade and GeopoliticsAs global trade grows more complex and digital standards are no longer simply technical tools – standards are becoming instruments of strategic influence. That is according to Standards Australia CEO, Rod Balding, who spoke at Accreditation… Read more
Industry News · October 8, 2025 Accreditation: Myths vs. Reality Accreditation sits at the heart of quality, safety, and trust quietly underpinning confidence across countless industries. Yet despite its importance, it’s often misunderstood. Over time, many myths have taken hold, persistent misconceptions that blur the real… Read more
Industry News · October 8, 2025 A Changing of the Guard: David Turner to Stand Down from the NATA Board After 21 Years NATA would like to take this opportunity to pay tribute to David Turner who is stepping down from the NATA Board after 21-years of service. David served seven consecutive terms as a NATA Director, including a… Read more
Member News · October 8, 2025 NATA Board Appointments Announced As NATA evolves to meet emerging challenges and opportunities, we believe the Board will continue to play a pivotal role in shaping policy, enhancing member value, and championing innovation, quality, and integrity in every aspect of… Read more
Media Releases · October 3, 2025 Notice of Annual General Meeting 2025The 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the National Association of Testing Authorities, Australia (NATA) will be held this year via Microsoft Teams, on Wednesday 08 October 2025 commencing at 11am (AEDT). The meeting will receive… Read more
Meetings & Presentations · September 18, 2025 32nd Forensic Science AAC meeting SummaryNATA’s Forensic Science Accreditation Advisory Committee met on the 26th June 2025. The summary of this meeting is now available. 32nd Forensic Science AAC meeting Summary Read more
Industry News · September 10, 2025 Applications now open for Standards Australia Graduate Program Participants will rotate through different teams, contribute to real projects, and build a strong foundation for their future careers. They will be supported by mentors, collaborate with industry experts, and gain valuable insights into how standards… Read more
Industry News · September 10, 2025 The JASANZ 2026 Futures Program. Building the next generation of product experts This intensive program, limited to just 20 participants, is designed for early-career professionals and newcomers to the accreditation sector. Over four months, structured to fit around full-time work, participants will gain unique insights across the certification… Read more