Minister for Industry and Innovation

Minister for Industry and Innovation
Incumbent
Tim Ayres
since 13 May 2025 (2025-05-13)
Department of Industry, Science and Resources
StyleThe Honourable
AppointerGovernor-General
on the advice of the prime minister
Inaugural holderJohn Latham (as Minister for Industry)
Formation10 December 1928 (1928-12-10)
Websitewww.minister.industry.gov.au/ministers/timayres

The Minister for Industry and Innovation is an Australian Government cabinet position which is currently held by Tim Ayres following his swearing-in on 13 May 2025 as a result of Anthony Albanese's Labor government being re-elected at the 2025 Australian federal election.

In the Government of Australia, the minister administers this portfolio through the Department of Industry, Science and Resources.