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.

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

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 report 2023–24

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

Annual report 2023–24

Our annual report outlines our activities and performance for the 2023–24 financial year.
Department of Industry, Science and Resources

Science, research and innovation (SRI) budget tables

These budget tables outline the Australian Government’s investment in science, research and innovation from 1978–79 to 2023–24.
Department of Industry, Science and Resources

Corporate Emissions Reduction Plan 2024–2025

This plan provides a pathway for us to contribute to the Australian Public Service Net Zero 2030 target through emissions reduction activities.