Portfolio: Industry, Science and Resources
http://www.industry.gov.au
$1.8B
2026-27 Budget (Budget Paper No. 4)$3.2B
2024-25 Total Revenue3,100
Headcount (2024-25)Notable downward shift in 2026-27 funding (-19.8%, $439M change). 2025-26 estimated actual $2.21B → 2026-27 budget $1.77B. Source: Budget Paper No. 4, Agency Resourcing tables.
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.
STRATEGY SUMMARY
The Department of Industry, Science and Resources and its broader portfolio is integral to the Australian Government’s economic agenda. The department’s purpose is to build a better future for all Australians by enabling a productive, resilient and sustainable economy, enriched by science and technology. [CP p. 21]
PURPOSE
The Department of Industry, Science and Resources and its broader portfolio is integral to the Australian Government’s economic agenda. The department’s purpose is to build a better future for all Australians by enabling a productive, resilient and sustainable economy, enriched by science and technology. [CP p. 21]
Strategic priorities
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Growing innovative and competitive businesses, industries and regions
Investing in science and technology
Supporting a strong resources sector
Outcomes
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Outcome 1: Growing innovative and competitive businesses, industries and regions
The department supports the growth of innovative and competitive businesses, industries and regions. It aims to build a diversified, flexible, resilient and dynamic economic base that can identify and adapt to new markets and emerging opportunities.
KEY ACTIVITIES
Outcome 2: Investing in science and technology
The department invests in science and technology to drive innovation and economic growth. It supports research and development, fosters collaborations, and advances critical technologies.
KEY ACTIVITIES
Outcome 3: Supporting a strong resources sector
The department supports a strong resources sector by facilitating the development of critical minerals, ensuring the safety and security of civil space activities, and overseeing the decommissioning of offshore resources.
KEY ACTIVITIES
Values
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Building a better future for all Australians by enabling a productive, resilient and sustainable economy, enriched by science and technology
Performance measures
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| Code | Measure | Target 2025-26 | Latest result | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CCE01 | Maintaining business co-investment through portfolio initiative funding | At least $1.20 of business co-investment for every $1.00 of grant funding for portfolio programs that require co-investment | $1.64 of business co-investment for every $1.00 of grant funding Annual Report 2024-25 · p.24 | Partially met |
CCE02 | Maintaining Business Outreach Network engagements with regional businesses | 25% or more of total Business Outreach Network engagements delivered to regional businesses | 43% of engagements delivered to regional businesses Annual Report 2024-25 · p.25 | Met |
CCE03 | Maintaining applicant satisfaction with the business.gov.au portal grants application process | Year-on-year maintenance of, or increase in, the proportion of applicants who are satisfied or very satisfied with their experience | 87% of respondents reporting being satisfied or very satisfied with their experience Annual Report 2024-25 · p.26 | Met |
CCE04 | Ensuring compliance with Australian Industry Participation plans and engagement of new suppliers | Maintain or increase: compliance rates (timeliness and achievement of obligations) of reporting against AIP plans and percentage of reports found to be achieving the obligations of the Jobs Act via regulatory intervention | Baseline set Annual Report 2024-25 · p.28 | Baseline set |
CCE05 | Meeting legislated and World Trade Organization timeframes through Anti-Dumping Commission case management | Maintain or improve timeframes for a majority of case types against the benchmark year | Baseline set Annual Report 2024-25 · p.30 | Met |
CCE06 | Processing registrations under the Research and Development Tax Incentive | 95% of applications processed within: 40 business days for first-time registrants, 20 business days for registrants that have applied within 6 months after the end of the income period, 80 business days for registrations submitted from 6 to 10 months after the end of the income period | 99% of applications processed within allotted time limits Annual Report 2024-25 · p.31 | Met |
Source documents
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2024-25
Annual report 2024–25 [ pdf 15.40 MB ]
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2023-24
Annual report 2023–24 [ pdf 14.74 MB ]
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2022-23
Annual report 2022–23 [ pdf 7.56 MB ]
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2021-22
Annual report 2021–22 [ pdf 21.77 MB ]
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2020-21
Annual report 2020–21 [ pdf 5.00 MB ]
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2025-26
Portfolio budget statements 2025-26 [ pdf 2.54 MB ]
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2024-25
Portfolio budget statements 2024–25 [ pdf 2.52 MB ]
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Ideas distilled from this entity's strategy & evidence
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Streamline Business Co-Investment Process
Simplify and streamline the business co-investment process to reduce administrative burden and increase efficiency.
2024-25.pdf
Enhance STEM Engagement through Interactive Workshops
Introduce interactive STEM workshops in regional schools to increase engagement and interest in science and technology fields.
2024-28.pdf
Accelerate Processing of Research and Development Tax Incentive
Reduce the processing time for R&D tax incentive applications to encourage more businesses to invest in research.
2024-25.pdf
Improve Efficiency in Anti-Dumping Commission Cases
Implement a more efficient case management system for anti-dumping investigations to meet legislated timeframes.
2024-28.pdf
Improve Data Sharing on Critical Minerals Sector
Establish a data-sharing platform to enhance transparency and collaboration in the critical minerals sector.
2024-25.pdf
Adopt International Best Practices in Resource Management
Implement international best practices for resource management to enhance sustainability and efficiency.
global-intelligence-brief.txt
Enhance Compliance Monitoring for Industry Participation Plans
Strengthen compliance monitoring for Australian Industry Participation plans to ensure timely and effective engagement.
2024-25.pdf
Expand Artificial Intelligence Industry Engagement
Expand engagement initiatives to support the growth of Australia's artificial intelligence industry.
2024-28.pdf
Streamline Business Co-Investment Process
Simplify and streamline the business co-investment process to reduce administrative burden and increase efficiency.
2024-25.pdf
Enhance STEM Engagement through Interactive Workshops
Introduce interactive STEM workshops in regional schools to increase engagement and interest in science and technology fields.
2024-28.pdf
Accelerate Processing of Research and Development Tax Incentive
Reduce the processing time for R&D tax incentive applications to encourage more businesses to invest in research.
2024-25.pdf
Improve Efficiency in Anti-Dumping Commission Cases
Implement a more efficient case management system for anti-dumping investigations to meet legislated timeframes.
2024-28.pdf
Improve Data Sharing on Critical Minerals Sector
Establish a data-sharing platform to enhance transparency and collaboration in the critical minerals sector.
2024-25.pdf
Adopt International Best Practices in Resource Management
Implement international best practices for resource management to enhance sustainability and efficiency.
global-intelligence-brief.txt
Enhance Compliance Monitoring for Industry Participation Plans
Strengthen compliance monitoring for Australian Industry Participation plans to ensure timely and effective engagement.
2024-25.pdf
Expand Artificial Intelligence Industry Engagement
Expand engagement initiatives to support the growth of Australia's artificial intelligence industry.
2024-28.pdf
Legislation administered
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2006
Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006
Regulates offshore petroleum and greenhouse gas storage activities
1999
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999
Protects the environment and biodiversity
2005
Research and Development Tax Incentive
Provides tax incentives for research and development activities
2023
Critical Minerals Strategy 2023–2030
Guides the development and management of Australia's critical minerals sector
2025
Green Aluminium Production Credit
Supports the transition of Australian aluminium production to be among the world’s greenest
2025
Green Iron Investment Fund
Supports Australian manufacturers to overcome early investment barriers and start commercial green iron production
2025
Critical Minerals Production Tax Incentive
Allows eligible companies to receive a refundable tax offset for eligible processing and refining of Australia’s critical minerals
Source library
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16.1MB
2024-25.pdf
15.5MB
2023-24.pdf
7.9MB
2022-23.pdf
22.8MB
2021-22.pdf
5.2MB
2020-21.pdf
159KB
department-of-industry-science-and-resources-organisation-chart.pdf
1.6MB
2025-26-department-of-industry-science-resources-paes.pdf
912KB
2024-25-department-of-industry-science-resources-paes.pdf
5.3MB
2023-24-department-of-industry-science-resources-paes.pdf
458KB
2023-24-department-of-industry-science-resources-psaes.pdf
2.7MB
2025-26.pdf
2.6MB
2024-25.pdf
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
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
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