Industry, science and resources portfolio

Output 1.1 Coordination of the National Measurement System

Activity 1.1.1 Consultation,	Coordinate the national measurement system through a
information and training.	series of advisory committees.
	Continue the development of training packages on
	measurement for both regional and national markets.
	Disseminate information on legal metrology.
	Price:		$1.2m
Activity 1.1.2 Expansion of the legal	Continue to develop national legal metrology standards and
metrology framework to meet	infrastructure for:
emerging needs.	·	electricity, gas and water meters;
	·	compressed natural gas dispensers;
	·	police and other regulatory measurements.

Develop measurement infrastructure for grain and wine quality measurements used for trade.

Carry out a review of the trade measurement system and consider the need for reform.

Price: $1.3m

Activity 1.1.3 Facilitation of exports Contribute to the development and harmonisation of

and reduction in technical barriers to standards through the International Organisation of Legal

trade. Metrology (OIML). Represent Australia in the Asia Pacific Legal Metrology Forum, and participate in inter-laboratory comparisons and training projects.

Negotiate appropriate agreements with overseas laboratories on the mutual recognition of pattern approval test reports.

Price: $0.5m