The operation and structure of the Australian Government Analytical Laboratories (AGAL) is currently the subject of a major review by the Federal Government. Two departments are conducting the review, the Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR) and the Department of Finance and Administration (DoFA). Don Mercer is the Independent Expert Chair.
One of the main questions raised by the Strategic Review is: should the Government be in the business of running analytical laboratories? In its submission to the review, the ABA concluded that the answer to this question was "yes"...
