Department of Industry (1928–1940)
Australian government department, 1928–1940
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The Department of Industry was an Australian government department that existed between 1928 and 1940.
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| Formed | 10 December 1928[1] |
Preceding Department | |
| Dissolved | 28 October 1940[1] |
Superseding Department | |
| Jurisdiction | Commonwealth of Australia |
| Headquarters | |
Ministers responsible |
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Department executive |
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Scope
The department dealt with the matters raised by unions on industrial matters and matters related to the administration of the Cockatoo Island Dockyard.[1]
All of the Department's positions were abolished in 1932 and the Department was virtually inactive.[2]
Structure
The Department was a Commonwealth Public Service department, staffed by officials who were responsible to the Minister for Industry.[1]
