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Department of Industry, Science and Resources
| Department overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 1 July 2022 |
| Preceding Department | |
| Jurisdiction | Australian Government |
| Headquarters | Canberra |
| Ministers responsible | |
| Department executive |
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| Website | www.industry.gov.au |
The Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR) is an Australian government department operating from 1 July 2022. Formerly known as the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources (DISER), the Climate Change and Energy responsibilities were transferred to the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. DISR also takes functions that were previously under the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet.[1]
The Chief Scientist for Australia has reported to the Minister for Science of the day since 1989.[2]
The current head of the department is the Secretary, Meghan Quinn.[3]
- ^ "Machinery of Government (MoG) changes to our department from 1 July 2022".
- ^ "About". The Chief Scientist.
- ^ "Announcement of new secretary of the Department of Industry, Science and Resources". Prime Minister of Australia. 5 August 2022. Retrieved 15 October 2022.
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