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Advisory Council for Inter-government Relations

ACIR

1976 – 1989

Statutory council of Commonwealth, state and local government representatives that researched and reported on federal–state relations, intergovernmental financial arrangements and local government.

How it came into existence

Established under the Advisory Council for Inter-government Relations Act 1976 as part of the Fraser government's New Federalism policy, with its own secretariat based in Hobart. It had no predecessor body.

Legislation: Advisory Council for Inter-government Relations Act 1976

How it ended

Abolished in 1989 (year approximate) with no successor body.

Main functions

  • Research on Commonwealth–state–local government relations
  • Reports on intergovernmental financial arrangements
  • Inquiries on matters referred by governments
  • Information on local government

Where it sits

Last in the portfolio of Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet.

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Sources

Some dates or links for this organisation are uncertain. Corrections are welcome.