About the ATIA

The Australian Technical Infrastructure Alliance (ATIA) was established to strengthen Australia’s national standards and conformance infrastructure. Through coordinated collaboration among the four peak standards and conformance organisations, ATIA ensures that Australia’s standards and conformance system operates as a cohesive and integrated national capability, supporting economic prosperity and improved health, safety and wellbeing outcomes for all Australians.

Together, ATIA members provide the trusted technical foundation that underpins safety, fairness, trade, innovation and public confidence. Through their respective roles in measurement, standards development, accreditation and conformity assessment, ATIA members enable effective and efficient regulation, support Australia’s international trade obligations, reduce regulatory burden, and enhance national competitiveness and productivity.

Standards and Conformance Infrastructure: An essential foundation is an online resource published by the Department of Industry, Science and Resources on behalf of the ATIA. It describes how Australia’s systems for measurement, standards, testing and accreditation work together. It provides a clear, accessible overview of the critical infrastructure that underpins everyday life, supports innovation and productivity and enables trusted domestic and international trade.

Our Passion

The ATIA believe that together we can make an even greater difference – to the success of Australian and international industry and the safety and well-being of the broader community.

Who Benefits?

This initiative seeks to benefit the following critical areas of Australian life:

Economic productivity and growth
Commercial and industrial effectiveness
Local and international trade
Community health and safety
Consumer protection

What Makes Us Different?

Our knowledge
Our experience
Our reach
Our authority
Our people
Our collaboration

Our Services

The ATIA is an invaluable resource providing technical advice and support to Government and industry:

Accreditation
Measurement and assurance
Validating, testing, and inspection capabilities
Standards
Best practice
Emerging trends
Quality
Reducing risks
Supporting the development of policy and programs
Viable alternatives to regulation

How Do We Deliver Our Services?

Engaging and consulting with stakeholders
Collaborating with industry and government
Providing joint services

We are committed to transparency, objectivity, neutrality and impartiality.

Regional and International Influence

ATIA members are both highly regarded and influential at the global level, representing Australia at international measurement, standards, and conformance organisations.

The ATIA underpins easier and fairer trade between countries and is a safeguard for users and consumers. The ATIA assists developing nations to establish their own strong and independent technical infrastructure.

Standards Australia is Australia’s representative at the International Standardization Organization (ISO) and International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). On behalf of Standards Australia, NMI serves as a frequent participant in committees at both ISO and IEC, as well as independently at the International Telecommunication Union.

JASANZ: Government appointed accreditation body for certification and inspection.

NATA: Australia’s national authority for assessing and recognising the competence and capability of organisations that deliver technical data used in decision making processes.

NMI: Coordinates Australia’s national measurement system, establishing and maintaining Australia’s measurement standards and ensuring international recognition.

Standards Australia: Recognised by the Australian Government as the peak non-government Standards body responsible for the development of voluntary standards in Australia.
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