Industry Innovation and Science Australia

Industry Innovation and Science Australia (IISA) is an independent board established under the Commonwealth Industry Research and Development Act 1986. Its function is to provide the Australian Government with independent strategic advice on industry innovation, science and research matters, promote investment in industry and the innovation, science and research system, and monitor innovation programs through its committees. IISA activities are guided by governing legislation and ministerial directions issued by the Minister for Industry and Science. IISA's current ministerial directions are through a Statement of Expectations issued in December 2022. The IISA Board comprises up to 15 members including a Chair, Deputy Chair and Ex-Officio member (the Secretary of the Department of Industry, Science and Resources), appointed by the Minister for Industry and Science.