Department of Science (1972–1975)

Department of Science
Department overview
Formed	19 December 1972
Preceding Department	Department of Education and Science – for scientific research and support of research; weights and measures and national standards;
Dissolved	6 June 1975
Superseding Department	Department of Minerals and Energy – for Minerals and solar energy research; Department of Science and Consumer Affairs – for all other functions;
Jurisdiction	Commonwealth of Australia
Headquarters	Canberra
Minister responsible	Bill Morrison, Minister for Science;
Department executive	Hugh Ennor, Secretary;

The Department of Science was an Australian government department that existed between December 1972 and June 1975.