The Minister

The Minister for Research, Science and Technology is the Hon Dr Wayne Mapp.

The Minister has responsibilities under the following Acts of Parliament:

  • Building Research Levy Act 1969
  • Carter Observatory Act 1938
  • Foundation for Research, Science and Technology Act 1990
  • Heavy Engineering Research Levy Act 1978
  • Measurement Standards Act 1992
  • Wheat Industry Research Levies Act 1989

Many of these responsibilities relate to the administration of boards and committees, the setting of levies and the monitoring of industry associations.

The Minister's speeches and media releases are available on the Government's official website.

Hon Dr Wayne Mapp on the Government website


Page updated 24 Nov 2008