Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources explained

Agency Name:Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources
Formed:21 September 2015
Preceding1:Department of Industry and Science
Dissolved:30 June 2022
Superseding:Department of Industry, Science and Resources
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
Jurisdiction:Australian Government
Type:Department
Budget:$864 million AUD (2020 estimated)[1]
Minister1 Name:Chris Bowen
Minister1 Pfo:Minister for Climate Change and Energy
Minister2 Name:Ed Husic
Minister2 Pfo:Minister for Industry and Science
Minister3 Name:Madeleine King
Minister3 Pfo:Minister for Resources and Minister for Northern Australia
Chief1 Name:David Fredericks
Chief1 Position:Secretary

The Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources was a department of the Australian Government responsible for consolidating the Government’s efforts to drive economic growth, productivity and competitiveness by bringing together industry, energy, resources and science. The department superseded the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science on 1 February 2020.[2] [3]

It was superseded by the Department of Industry, Science and Resources[4] and the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water on 1 July 2022.[5] The head of the department at the time of dissolution was the Secretary, David Fredericks.[6]

The Chief Scientist for Australia has reported to the Minister for Science of the day since 1989.[7]

History

Following the appointment of Malcolm Turnbull as prime minister, the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science was established on 21 September 2015, taking on the functions of the previous Department of Industry and Science.

On 20 December 2017, the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science was placed in the newly formed Jobs and Innovation portfolio alongside the Department of Jobs and Small Business.

Scope

As outlined in the Administrative Arrangements Orders,[8] the department is responsible for a wide range of functions including:

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2020-21 Portfolio Budget Statements. . Department of Industry and Science. 16 March 2021.
  2. Web site: Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources. Directory. Australian Government.
  3. https://www.industry.gov.au/ Department of Industry, Innovation and Science
  4. Web site: About us . Department of Industry, Science and Resources. . 7 July 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220707083334/https://www.industry.gov.au/topic/about-us . 7 July 2022 . live . 7 July 2022.
  5. Web site: Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. Australian Government. Directory. 1 July 2022. 7 July 2022.
  6. Web site: Announcement of Department Secretaries. Prime Minister of Australia. 22 June 2022. 30 June 2022.
  7. Web site: About. The Chief Scientist.
  8. Web site: Administrative Arrangements Order. 21 September 2015. Commonwealth of Australia. 20 October 2015.

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