The Australian Government is now operating in line with Caretaker Conventions, pending the outcome of the 2025 federal election.

Corporate governance

We aim to be transparent about our activities and accountable for our performance. Read our corporate plans, budget statements and annual reports to see how we administer our department and achieve results.

Corporate reporting

Annual reports

Our annual reports outline our department’s activities and financial performance for each financial year.

Budget statements

Our budget statements outline the proposed allocation of resources to government outcomes by our portfolio entities.

Corporate plans

Our corporate plans outline our department’s purpose, activities and performance for each financial year.

Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan

Our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan sets out our formal commitment to reconciliation and how we will contribute to Australia’s broader reconciliation journey.

Corporate integrity controls

Fraud and corruption control

We treat all reports of fraud and corruption seriously. Find out more about our fraud and corruption policies or how to report them.

Public interest disclosure

Read how you can disclose suspected wrongdoing in our department.

Child safe and vulnerable people policy

This policy outlines our staff and volunteer responsibilities to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and vulnerable people.

Annual child safety statement of compliance 2024

This statement outlines how our department complies with the Commonwealth Child Safe Framework.

Artificial intelligence transparency statement

This statement details our implementation of AI policy and is a requirement for Australian Government agencies.

Audit and Risk Committee

This committee provides independent advice and assurance on the appropriateness of our department's accountability and control framework. This includes independently verifying and safeguarding the integrity of our department's financial and performance reporting.

Specifically, the committee reviews and provides independent advice and assurance about the appropriateness of our department's:

  • financial reporting
  • performance reporting
  • system of risk oversight and management
  • system of internal control.

Membership

  • Ian McPhee AO PSM
  • Carol Lilley
  • Lesley Seebeck
  • David Allen
  • Katrina Di Marco.

Contact us

Email governance@industry.gov.au 

Latest publications

Department of Industry, Science and Resources

Budget 2025-26

Our portfolio budget information for the 2025-26 financial year.
Department of Industry, Science and Resources

Artificial intelligence transparency statement

This statement details our implementation of AI policy and is a requirement for Australian Government agencies.
Department of Industry, Science and Resources

APS Employee Census 2024 results

The Australian Public Service (APS) Employee Census is an important process in collecting information on our workplace culture and department.
Department of Industry, Science and Resources

Annual child safety statement of compliance 2024

This statement outlines how our department complies with the Commonwealth Child Safe Framework.
Department of Industry, Science and Resources

Environmental report 2023–24

This report details our department's environmental performance and contribution to ecologically sustainable development and supplements our 2023–24 annual report.
Department of Industry, Science and Resources

Annual report 2023–24

Our annual report outlines our activities and performance for the 2023–24 financial year.