Australian Property Group
APG
1988 – 9 October 1997
Commercial business unit of the Department of Administrative Services that managed the Commonwealth's owned and leased property and its office accommodation.
How it came into existence
Formed in the late 1980s, about 1988, as one of the commercial business units of the Department of Administrative Services, taking over the department's property management functions. Its exact start date and any earlier unit name are not confirmed.
- Commonwealth property and office accommodation
Changes during its life
- 24 March 1993Became part of the Department of the Arts and Administrative Services.
- 30 January 1994Became part of the re-formed Department of Administrative Services.
How it ended
Ceased as a business unit of the Department of Administrative Services when that department was abolished on 9 October 1997; its property functions passed to the Department of Finance and Administration. By 1998 it was referred to as the former Australian Property Group, as Commonwealth property functions were reorganised and office holdings sold.
- Commonwealth property management and office accommodation
Main functions
- Management of Commonwealth-owned property
- Leasing and provision of office accommodation for Commonwealth agencies
- Advice on property acquisition and disposal
Where it sits
Last in the portfolio of Department of Administrative Services.
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Sources
Government records and websites
Some dates or links for this organisation are uncertain. Corrections are welcome.