Department of Industry, Science and Resources
Australian government department / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Not to be confused with Department of Industry, Science and Resources (1998–2001).
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]
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Formed | 1 July 2022 |
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Jurisdiction | Australian Government |
Headquarters | Canberra |
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Website | www.industry.gov.au |
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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]