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A Lead Assessor’s Perspective on Boral’s 60-year Accreditation Celebration
When Boral Resources (Vic) Pty Ltd recently celebrated 60 continuous years of NATA accreditation, Mark Schembri, NATA Lead Assessor had the privilege of joining staff for a lunchtime event marking this remarkable achievement. It was a…
August 10, 2026 -
Key Updates on the Transition to the Global ACI MRA Mark
Following the establishment of Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (Global ACI) on 1 January 2026, the former International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) MRA and International Accreditation Forum (IAF) MLA arrangements transitioned to the Global ACI Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MRA). A…
August 10, 2026 -
Building Trust in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
As artificial intelligence (AI) systems become increasingly embedded in business, government, healthcare, manufacturing, and testing environments, the need for confidence in AI-driven decisions has never been greater. Many of these systems use machine learning techniques to improve efficiency, identify patterns, automate processes, and support…
August 10, 2026 -
PathWest acknowledged for their Excellence
The NATA Excellence Award is created to celebrate the people and organisations whose commitment to quality, innovation and accredited excellence strengthens confidence across Australia. This year, PathWest Forensic Biology, Laboratory Medicine WA, was named the recipient of the 2026 NATA Excellence…
July 9, 2026 -
Austdac: Delivering Quality and Confidence in Critical Mining Environments
For more than 40 years, Austdac has delivered trusted mining safety and technology solutions across Australia and globally. Backed by over 30 years of NATA accreditation, its accredited Gas Laboratory and Explosion-Protected Equipment Workshop provide the assurance critical…
July 9, 2026 -
Accreditation Matters 2026 – Much more than education and enlightenment
Attending Accreditation Matters 2026 is more than a conference, it’s an immersive experience. From the moment you arrive, there’s a tangible buzz: conversations spark instantly, connections form naturally, and ideas begin to flow. While the sessions deliver valuable insights, it’s the networking that truly…
June 4, 2026 -
Practical Guidance for Government Policy and Regulatory Officers
NATA has developed a structured program of educational tutorials designed to support stakeholders, government policy and regulatory officers in understanding how conformity assessment can be effectively applied to manage risk, support policy objectives, and enable sound decision-making. What the tutorials cover The program provides targeted, modular content that can be used selectively depending on…
June 4, 2026 -
Announcement: UN Transparency Protocol – Public Comment Open
Readers of NATA News will be aware of the longstanding support provided by NATA for trade digitalisation efforts at the United Nations Centre for Trade Facilitation and E-Business (UN/CEFACT). NATA’s Brett Hyland currently leads the Conformity…
June 4, 2026 -
Driving Improvement: Reimagining the Desktop Variation Assessment Experience
NATA is pleased to advise of the revised process for handling applications for additions to a facility’s scope of accreditation. This revised process is only applicable to applications which are able to be processed by in-office (desk-top) reviews. Such…
June 4, 2026 -
Accreditation Matters
Celebrate innovation. Recognise impact. Inspire excellence. Category 1 Quality and Reliability Enhancement CRITERIA: Significant Contributions to Accreditation: Recognising significant contributions that enhance the quality and reliability of accredited processes and services. Innovative Practices in Accreditation: Emphasising…
May 15, 2026