Our structure

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Our people are all over Australia and we also have representatives overseas. Read about how we’re organised and who does what.

Our Ministers

View the Ministers and Assistant Ministers we report to.

Our Executive team

Meet the members of our Executive team.

Organisation chart

Our organisational chart shows the internal structure of our department, our senior executives as well as the other agencies that form our portfolio.

Our portfolio agencies

We work closely with specialised agencies and entities within our portfolio.

Office of the Chief Economist

Led by the department’s Chief Economist, Russell Campbell, we provide objective economic analysis to inform policy development.

Office of the Chief Scientist

We are home to the Office of the Chief Scientist which supports Australia's Chief Scientist to provide high-level independent advice to the Prime Minister and other ministers on matters relating to science, technology and innovation.

Office of Innovation and Science Australia

We host the Office of Innovation and Science Australia which supports the independent board for Innovation and Science Australia.

Office of Northern Australia

The Office of Northern Australia supports the continued development of northern Australia.

Overseas engagement

Our Counsellors strengthen our overseas networks and promote Australia’s capabilities in the industry, resources, innovation, science and research sectors.

National Radioactive Waste Management Facility Taskforce

The National Radioactive Waste Management Facility Taskforce is responsible for facilitating the site selection process for a new radioactive waste management facility.

Anti-Dumping Review Panel

The Anti-Dumping Review Panel reviews, upon application, certain decisions made by the Minister or by the Commissioner of the Anti-Dumping Commission.

Anti-Dumping Commission

The Anti-Dumping Commission helps Australian industry by managing Australia’s anti-dumping and countervailing system.

About the National Measurement Institute

The National Measurement Institute is responsible for maintaining Australia’s units and standards of measurement.

About the Australian Space Agency

The Agency is responsible for whole-of-government coordination of civil space matters.