Contacts

Minister Andrews' Office

Phone: (02) 6277 7070

Invitations (meetings/events): Andrews.Invites [at] industry.gov.au

Minister Canavan's Office

Phone: (02) 6277 7180

Invitations (meetings/events): Invitations.canavan [at] industry.gov.au

Department of Industry, Innovation and Science

General media enquiries

Phone: (02) 6213 6308 Email: media [at] industry.gov.au

Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS)

General media enquiries

Phone: (07) 4753 4444 Email: media [at] aims.gov.au  After hours: 0466 015 183

Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO)

General media enquiries

Phone: (02) 9717 9208 Email: media [at] ansto.gov.au

Australian Space Agency

General media enquiries

Phone: (02) 6276 1166 Email: media [at] space.gov.au

Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)

General media enquiries

Phone: (08) 8303 8857 Email: csiromedia [at] csiro.au  After hours: 0417 834 547

Geoscience Australia

General media enquiries

Phone: 1800 882 035 Email: media [at] ga.gov.au 

IP Australia

General media enquiries

Phone: 1300 65 10 10 Email: communications [at] ipaustralia.gov.au

National Measurement Institute (NMI)

General media enquiries

Phone: (02) 6213 6308 Email: media [at] industry.gov.au or communications [at] measurement.gov.au

Office of the Chief Scientist

General media enquiries

Phone: (02) 6213 6553 Email: communications [at] chiefscientist.gov.au

Questacon

General media enquiries

Phone: 02 6270 2917 Email: communications [at] questacon.edu.au

Ministers

Latest news

EnergyQuest report highlights success of Coalition gas policy

5 December 2019

The latest report from the highly regarded energy commentator, EnergyQuest, has highlighted the success of Coalition policy in making more gas available for the east coast domestic market and placing downward pressure on gas prices.

Space Agency links up with global satellite company

3 December 2019

The Australian Space Agency has signed an agreement with space and defence giant, Thales, further strengthening Australia’s international space connections to create new local jobs.

Canavan approves $20 million for NQ Cowboys multi-use training centre to progress

3 December 2019

Joint media release with the Member for Herbert, Phillip Thompson MP

A $20 million Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) loan has been confirmed for the North Queensland Cowboys to build a Community, Training and High Performance Centre in Townsville.

Making Australia an international leader in medicinal cannabis

2 December 2019

Joint media release with the Minister for Health the Hon Greg Hunt MP

The Morrison Government is maximising the economic potential of Australia’s medicinal cannabis industry, with Major Project Status granted for the development of new facilities in South East Queensland and regional Victoria.

New appointment for national science advisory group

30 November 2019

Former Australian of the Year Professor Fiona Wood AM has been appointed to the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) – Australia’s foremost science advisory body.