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“Hi, tell me a bit about what you do?” was a common conversation starter heard in the Great Hall at Parliament House during the 26th Science Meets Parliament.  “Have you met Lucille? You have to ask her about her research into why herrings and shark’s fart.” I…

In January 2026, a new global era for accreditation began. Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated united ILAC and IAF into a single international authority strengthening confidence and trust in accredited laboratories, certification, inspection, and verification bodies worldwide.  The Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated…

Since 2018, CHOICE has been campaigning for stronger product safety laws and the case for reform has only grown more urgent. Testing conducted by CHOICE using NATA accredited laboratories has repeatedly exposed serious safety failures, particularly in products designed for…

The revision of ISO/IEC 17020, Conformity assessment – Requirements for bodies performing inspection, is approaching publication. This updated edition represents the first major revision of the standard since 2012 and introduces changes that will influence how requirements are…

The Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) program has expanded to include light-emitting diode (LED) lamps. The Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (LED Lamps) Determination 2025 commenced on 3 March 2026. From that date, LED lamps within scope cannot be supplied…

The Australian Government is seeking targeted, evidence‑based insights into the recruitment challenges faced by employers, with particular emphasis on occupations experiencing sustained workforce shortages and critical skills deficits across the Australian labour market.  Survey responses will help inform government decision‑making…

Certification and accreditation play a critical role in building trust in steel construction, providing independent assurance that materials and fabricated components meet rigorous quality, safety and performance standards.  In this recording from Accreditation Matters 2025, Australian Steel Institute National…