Department of Industry, Science and Resources

Department of Industry, Science and Resources
Department overview
Formed	1 July 2022
Preceding Department	Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources;
Jurisdiction	Australian Government
Headquarters	Canberra
Ministers responsible	Madeleine King, Minister for Resources and Minister for Northern Australia; Ed Husic, Minister for Industry and Science;
Department executive	Meghan Quinn, PSM, Secretary;
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.

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

The current head of the department is the Secretary, Meghan Quinn.

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