Member News · November 11, 2026 Why Accreditation Matters: Our Members Have Their SayWhat difference does accreditation really make to an organisation? It is a question best answered by the organisations that experience it every day. Over the years, NATA Members have shared stories about achieving accreditation for the… Read more
Industry News · November 11, 2026 Australia Gains ISO Leadership Role in Global StandardisationAustralia has strengthened its voice in international standardisation following the appointment of Standards Australia CEO Rod Balding as ISO Vice President of Finance for the 2027–28 term. The appointment represents an important milestone for Australia, providing… Read more
Member News · November 11, 2026 Smale Consulting Group: When Quality is More Than a System or CertificateFrom remote mining camps, oil and gas, and construction sites to agricultural properties, airports, industrial facilities, and commercial buildings, the work of Smale Consulting Group (SCG) often takes place far from public view. Yet its impact… Read more
Industry News · November 11, 2026 Safe Work Australia – Changes to Workplace Exposure Limits in AustraliaFrom 1 December 2026, Australia will replace the current Workplace Exposure Standards (WES) list with the new Workplace Exposure Limits (WEL) list, but until then you must still comply with the WES list Safe Work Australia+2. … Read more
Industry News · November 11, 2026 The Ageing Asbestos ProblemAustralia banned the manufacture, import and use of asbestos more than two decades ago. But asbestos itself did not disappear. Millions of tonnes remain within Australia’s built environment, incorporated into the roofs, walls, and other products… Read more
Industry News · November 11, 2026 Trusted Testing: A Critical Part of the Antimicrobial Resistance ResponseAntimicrobial resistance (AMR) is no longer a future challenge. It is a global threat that reaches far beyond hospitals and healthcare, affecting people, animals, food production, the environment and economies around the world. That interconnected challenge… Read more
Industry News · November 11, 2026 Accreditation for Sunscreen Testing Laboratories: What Manufacturers & Sponsors Need to Know When Australians reach for sunscreen, they need confidence in the testing behind the product. An upcoming webinar from NATA and the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) will bring together laboratories, regulators, industry, standards experts and other stakeholders… Read more
Industry News · November 11, 2026 The Evidence Behind Confidence: Accreditation’s Role in Forensic Justice A fingerprint recovered from a crime scene. A DNA profile linking an individual to an unsolved offence. An expert witness explaining a scientific result in court. Each can influence the course of an investigation and, sometimes,… Read more
Industry News · November 11, 2026 Why Every Product Needs a Story – How Traceability is Becoming a Competitive AdvantageIn a recent podcast, the Australian Industry Group spoke with NATA’s Brett Hyland about a part of global trade that most of us rarely see: the systems that help us trust the products, services and information… Read more
Meetings & Presentations · November 11, 2026 Sleep Disorders Services Advisory Committee Meeting SummaryThe Sleep Disorders Services Advisory Committee met on the 14th August 2026. The Summary of this meeting is now available Sleep Disorders Services Advisory Committee Meeting Summary Read more
