Department of Industry, Science and Resources

B

Good

Annual Budget

$2.4B

Estimated Waste

$624M

ROI Grade

B — Good

Staff

3,200

Fiscal Year

2025-26

I tracked $2.4B/yr in spending by Department of Industry, Science and Resources. Here's what the data shows. ROI Grade: B.

About this entity

Annual Budget

$2.4B

Headcount

3,200 staff

$750K per employee

Portfolio

Industry

Performance Targets vs Actuals

Target

90% of R&D grants acquitted on time; industry engagement index >75; critical minerals projects meeting milestone benchmarks

Actual

81% R&D grants acquitted on time; industry index 68; 4 of 11 critical minerals projects on milestone

Source: Critical minerals strategy underperforming. Grant acquittal and engagement below target.

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