Portfolio: Industry, Science and Resources
http://www.csiro.au
$1.8B
2026-27 Budget (Budget Paper No. 4)$1.8B
2024-25 Total Revenue6,618
Headcount (2024-25)Critical Minerals Production Tax Incentive (CMPTI)
Department of Industry, Science and Resources
Total Budget
$28.3M
Digital Budget
$22.1M
July 2024 — June 2027
The CMPTI is consistent with the Critical Minerals Strategy and a key component of the Future Made in Australia Package. The project aims to establish a customer portal and associated back-end Customer Relationship Management (CRM) to facilitate the submission and assessment of CMPTI applications and subsequent reporting and compliance processes.
National Measurement Institute (NMI) Digital Transformation Program
Department of Industry, Science and Resources
Total Budget
$40.2M
Digital Budget
$40.2M
July 2024 — June 2026
The program will address the NMI’s most urgent ICT needs, such as cyber security risks as well as critical service delivery and operational issues. The program comprises 4 key ICT work streams, which aim to remediate known vulnerabilities that pose risks to operations, uplift systems to streamline processes, enhance service delivery and improve data security.
An Australia–United States Partnership in Landsat Next
Geoscience Australia
Total Budget
$207.4M
Digital Budget
$26.7M
July 2024 — June 2029
The Australia–United States partnership in Landsat Next builds on a nearly 50-year partnership, enabling collaboration to scale up over the decades to come. The project will provide Australia with assured access to data from the Landsat Next satellites, an enhanced Alice Springs Ground Station capability, next-generation data processing, quality assurance, integrity monitoring and distribution capabilities, and provide satellite-based enhanced earth imaging products to users.
An Enduring Commonwealth Function for Radioactive Waste Management
Department of Industry, Science and Resources
Total Budget
$275.2M
Digital Budget
$25M
July 2023 — June 2028
This project represents the intention of the Commonwealth to ensure safe and secure management of Australia’s radioactive waste to protect people and the environment for generations to come. The digital project, which is currently paused, aims to set up the systems required for Australian Radioactive Waste Agency to deliver an enduring function for radioactive waste management in Australia.
Questacon Digital Futures Project
Questacon
Total Budget
$7.3M
Digital Budget
$6.3M
April 2023 — June 2027
Currently, Questacon’s software, hardware and network infrastructure do not provide a consistent, accessible customer experience. Current systems also do not meet core requirements for seamless digital transactions for users, efficient operations and secure transactions. This project is addressing these issues through targeted investment and uplift in key areas.
Single Business Service
Department of Industry, Science and Resources
Total Budget
$16.4M
Digital Budget
$16.3M
July 2023 — Ongoing - no end date
This project will maintain the existing Single Business Service (business.gov.au and contact centre) to simplify small to medium businesses’ engagement with government. Funding will support the ongoing delivery of the business contact centre and business.gov.au including security, infrastructure and data insights capability, and ensure information and tools are up to date, so the service remains useful and usable for the Australian business community.
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Reform proposals on YourGov that name this department as a delivery partner — drawn from citizen voice, government strategy, research, international examples and gap analysis.
No current official strategy document has been verified yet
Structured strategy exists but is incomplete.
Ideas distilled from this entity's strategy & evidence
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Streamline grant application process
Simplify and automate the grant application process to reduce administrative burden and increase efficiency.
2025-26.pdf
Enhance data sharing protocols
Implement secure, standardized data sharing protocols to improve collaboration and transparency.
2024.pdf
Leverage international research collaborations
Expand partnerships with leading international research institutions to drive global innovation.
worldbank.txt
Reduce research duplication
Implement policies to minimize redundant research projects and maximize resource efficiency.
2025-26.pdf
Advance sustainable technology
Invest in cutting-edge sustainable technology research to address global environmental challenges.
2024.pdf
Enhance staff professional development
Implement a comprehensive professional development program to enhance staff skills and capabilities.
2025-26.pdf
Optimize resource allocation
Optimize resource allocation to ensure efficient use of funds and materials.
2024.pdf
Increase public science engagement
Launch initiatives to increase public engagement with CSIRO’s science and research.
2025-26.pdf
Streamline grant application process
Simplify and automate the grant application process to reduce administrative burden and increase efficiency.
2025-26.pdf
Enhance data sharing protocols
Implement secure, standardized data sharing protocols to improve collaboration and transparency.
2024.pdf
Leverage international research collaborations
Expand partnerships with leading international research institutions to drive global innovation.
worldbank.txt
Reduce research duplication
Implement policies to minimize redundant research projects and maximize resource efficiency.
2025-26.pdf
Advance sustainable technology
Invest in cutting-edge sustainable technology research to address global environmental challenges.
2024.pdf
Enhance staff professional development
Implement a comprehensive professional development program to enhance staff skills and capabilities.
2025-26.pdf
Optimize resource allocation
Optimize resource allocation to ensure efficient use of funds and materials.
2024.pdf
Increase public science engagement
Launch initiatives to increase public engagement with CSIRO’s science and research.
2025-26.pdf
Legislation administered
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1999
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999
Administers and enforces environmental protection and biodiversity conservation
1954
Australian Antarctic Treaty Act 1954
Implements Australia's obligations under the Antarctic Treaty
2004
National Security (Critical Infrastructure) Act 2004
Implements measures to protect critical infrastructure
2005
National Security (Critical Infrastructure) Regulations 2005
Regulations made under the National Security (Critical Infrastructure) Act 2004
2012
National Security (Critical Infrastructure) Amendment Regulations 2012
Amendments to the National Security (Critical Infrastructure) Regulations 2005
2016
National Security (Critical Infrastructure) Amendment (Critical Infrastructure Security) Regulations 2016
Further amendments to the National Security (Critical Infrastructure) Regulations 2005
2020
National Security (Critical Infrastructure) Amendment (Critical Infrastructure Security) Regulations 2020
Further amendments to the National Security (Critical Infrastructure) Regulations 2005
2021
National Security (Critical Infrastructure) Amendment (Critical Infrastructure Security) Regulations 2021
Further amendments to the National Security (Critical Infrastructure) Regulations 2005
2022
National Security (Critical Infrastructure) Amendment (Critical Infrastructure Security) Regulations 2022
Further amendments to the National Security (Critical Infrastructure) Regulations 2005
2023
National Security (Critical Infrastructure) Amendment (Critical Infrastructure Security) Regulations 2023
Further amendments to the National Security (Critical Infrastructure) Regulations 2005
Source library
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Bodies within the Industry, Science and Resources portfolio
Net Zero Economy Authority
Non-corporate Commonwealth Entity
National Reconstruction Fund Corporation
Corporate Commonwealth Entity
National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority
Corporate Commonwealth Entity
IP Australia
Non-corporate Commonwealth Entity
Geoscience Australia
Non-corporate Commonwealth Entity
Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
Corporate Commonwealth Entity
Industry Innovation and Science Australia - Innovation Investment Committee
Statutory Body
Industry Innovation and Science Australia - R&D Incentives Committee
Statutory Body
Industry Innovation and Science Australia - Cooperative Research Centres Advisor
Statutory Body
Industry Innovation and Science Australia - Industry Growth Program Committee
Statutory Body
International Trade Remedies Forum
Statutory Body
Anti-Dumping Commission
Statutory Body