Everyday commercial transactions and international trade could not take place without the support of measurement, Standards and conformance infrastructure.

The development of Standards relies strongly on accurate units of measurement to express specifications and conformance methodologies. Each component has a key role to play in ensuring that Australia's measurement, Standards and conformance infrastructure delivers a high level of quality and accuracy; and is consistently accepted with confidence by the community, Australian business and Australia's international trading partners.

The technical infrastructure provides the essential framework for industry and government to maintain domestic and foreign confidence in our goods and services. It is also the key to enhancing our global competitiveness, attracting investment and encouraging and supporting innovation.

Standards and conformance are the keys to ensuring the quality and consistency of physical, chemical and biological measurement throughout Australian society and the economy.