Department of Industry and Commerce (1975–1982)
Australian government department, 1975–1982
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The Department of Industry and Commerce was an Australian government department that existed between December 1975 and May 1982.
Formed22 December 1975[1]
Preceding Department
- Department of Tourism and Recreation – for tourism
Department of Transport (III) – for shipbuilding
Department of Manufacturing Industry
Dissolved7 May 1982[1]
Superseding Department
| Department overview | |
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| Formed | 22 December 1975[1] |
Preceding Department |
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| Dissolved | 7 May 1982[1] |
Superseding Department | |
| 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 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]
