Foreign affairs & tradeStatutory authority
Australian Overseas Projects Corporation
1978 – 6 January 1986
Statutory corporation that helped Australian firms win and carry out major overseas construction, engineering and consultancy projects, acting where needed as principal contractor or project manager.
How it came into existence
Established in 1978 under the Australian Overseas Projects Corporation Act 1978, in the Department of Trade and Resources portfolio, as a new body with no Commonwealth predecessor.
Legislation: Australian Overseas Projects Corporation Act 1978
Changes during its life
- 11 March 1983Moved to the Department of Trade portfolio.
How it ended
Merged into the Australian Trade Commission (Austrade) on 6 January 1986 under the Australian Trade Commission Act 1985.
- Support for major overseas projects
Main functions
- Promoting Australian participation in major overseas projects
- Acting as principal contractor or project manager
- Assembling consortia of Australian firms for overseas bids
- Project consultancy and engineering services abroad
Where it sits
Last in the portfolio of Department of Trade.
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Sources
Some dates or links for this organisation are not fully confirmed. Corrections are welcome.