Department of Industry and Commerce (1975–82)
The Department of Industry and Commerce was an Australian government department that existed between December 1975 and May 1982.
| Department overview | |
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| Formed | 22 December 1975[1] |
| Preceding Department |
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| Dissolved | 7 May 1982[1] |
| Superseding agency |
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| Jurisdiction | Commonwealth of Australia |
| Headquarters | Barton, Canberra |
| Ministers responsible |
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| Department executive |
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Scope
Information about the department's functions and/or government funding allocation could be found in the Administrative Arrangements Orders, the annual Portfolio Budget Statements and in the Department's annual reports.
At its creation, the Department dealt with:[1]
- The efficiency and development of manufacturing and tertiary industries and research relating thereto
- Adjustment assistance to industry
- Assistance to small business
- Manufacture of goods and provision of services
- Shipbuilding
Structure
The Department was an Australian Public Service department, staffed by officials who were responsible to the Minister for Industry and Commerce.[1]
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References
- CA 1956: Department of Industry and Commerce [1], Central Office, National Archives of Australia, retrieved 27 December 2013
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