Trade measurement refers to all transactions in which the price of the commodities or goods is based on measurement of quantity or quality. The primary purpose of a trade measurement system in Australia is to ensure that the pricing of traded goods is based on accurate measurement. Trade measurement covers both business-to-business transactions and business-to-consumer transactions.

Our policy aims are to provide an efficient and effective national trade measurement system across Australia for the community, business and government and to provide confidence in all aspects of trade measurement through a unified, national system.