The FOI coordinator in the Legal Services Centre handles inquiries and applications for all departmental areas apart from AusIndustry, which has its own FOI coordinator. The contact details are provided below. The role, functions and organisational structure of the Department are described in the Overview . More details are provided throughout the report. Under the legislation, Senator Minchin's powers include approving grants for industry and science programs, granting titles under Commonwealth offshore mineral and petroleum legislation and providing directions to the Snowy Mountains Council.
Departmental employees exercise delegated powers under the legislation.
A list of publications produced by the Department is also accessible through the website. Where applicable, the costs of the publications are indicated. Consultative mechanisms and arrangements Arrangements exist for the general public and organisations outside of the Commonwealth to participate in the formulation of industry, science and resources policies and administration of government programs. Interested persons may participate by making representations on industry, science and resources matters to Senator Minchin or the Department's Secretary. They may also make submissions, attend meetings organised by the Department to consult with Australian industry or provide input through consultative procedures established by the Department.