Industry News · June 5, 2025 From Curiosity to Global Leadership: A Journey in Metrology On the eve of her appointment, we spoke to Dr Koo on this remarkable achievement and how her introduction to metrology began. “The honest answer is ‘by chance’. I never set out to become a metrologist… Read more
Industry News · June 5, 2025 From Lab to Table: NATA’s Key Role in Food SafetyWorld Food Safety Day reminds us of what we often take for granted – that the food on our shelves, in our fridges, and on our plates is safe to eat. This year’s theme, “Food safety:… Read more
Meetings & Presentations · May 29, 2025 Summary of the 22nd Accreditation Advisory Committee MeetingNATA’s Inspection Accreditation Advisory Committee (IAAC) met face-to-face in Melbourne on 12 December 2024. The summary of this meeting is now available. 22nd Inspection AAC Meeting Summary Read more
Industry News · May 15, 2025 Managing Change in Laboratories: A Guide for Laboratory ProfessionalsChange is a constant in modern laboratories – whether driven by technology, regulations, customer expectations or organisational strategy. Yet, managing change effectively remains one of the most challenging aspects of leadership in the scientific environment. This… Read more
Industry News · May 14, 2025 2025 NMI Measurement Awards are closing on May 20 The National Measurement Institute (NMI) are still accepting applications for its 2025 NMI Measurement Awards. The awards recognise groundbreaking achievements in the field of measurement science, and are open to all levels – from early career… Read more
Industry News · May 14, 2025 Dr Annette Koo, Measurement Standards Laboratory of New Zealand (MSL) named Director Designate for the Bureau International des Poids et Mesures (BIPM) In September 2025, MSL Director and Chief Metrologist Dr Annette Koo, will move to the global hub of metrology; the Bureau International des Poids et Mesures in Paris. She will initially act as Director Designate and will… Read more
Industry News · May 14, 2025 BREAKING: ACCC’s Catriona Lowe to Headline AM2025 Consumer PanelCatriona Lowe, Deputy Chair of the ACCC, will join NATA’s Accreditation Conference headlining a powerhouse panel alongside Ashley de Silva (CEO, CHOICE), Steph Tonkin (CEO, Consumer Action Law Centre) and Ben Russell (Standards Australia Engagement Manger). … Read more
Member News · May 14, 2025 Western Sydney University (WSU) and NATA: Turning science students into lab-ready professionalsWestern Sydney University and NATA are celebrating an impressive milestone—35 years of hands-on, future-focused training through annual mock assessments. Held at WSU’s Hawkesbury campus, this one-of-a-kind program has helped shape generations of job-ready scientists, giving students… Read more
Industry News · May 14, 2025 Getting Workplace Drug Testing Right – From Sample to Certainty Workplace drug testing is often seen as a technical or administrative task – a policy requirement, a risk control measure, a way to tick the box on safety. But scratch the surface and you quickly realise… Read more
Industry News · May 14, 2025 Discussions that matter – Relevant conversations. Real experts. Real Outcomes.Bursting with impact and packed with industry heavyweights, our panel program is designed to inspire, inform, and energise. Have a peek Australia’s Technical Infrastructure Alliance – Leaders Session Meet the powerhouses behind Australia’s quality and safety… Read more
