The Minister
The Minister for Research, Science and Technology is the Hon Pete Hodgson.
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.
You can find out more about the Minister including copies of his speeches and media releases on the Government’s official website:
Hon Pete Hodgson - Media releases
Biography of Hon Pete Hodgson