Instrument of appointment of Mr Simon Draper PSM

Copy of instrument appointing Mr Simon Draper PSM as the Secretary of the Department of Industry, Science and Resources.

Public Service (Secretary of the Department of Industry, Science and Resources) Appointment 2026

I, the Honourable Sam Mostyn AC, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council and under subsection 58(1) of the Public Service Act 1999, appoint Mr Simon Draper PSM as the Secretary of the Department of Industry, Science and Resources for a period of five years commencing on 6 October 2026.

Dated 6 August 2026

[Signature of Sam Mostyn AC]

Sam Mostyn AC
Governor-General

By Her Excellency's Command

[Signature of Anthony Albanese]

Anthony Albanese  
Prime Minister