Bureau of Agricultural Economics
BAE
1945 – 1988
Commonwealth research bureau that analysed the economics of Australian agriculture, surveyed farm incomes and costs, and forecast commodity markets to inform government policy.
How it came into existence
Established in 1945 within the Department of Commerce and Agriculture, under its first director J. G. Crawford, to provide economic research and analysis on rural industries.
- Agricultural economic research and analysis
Changes during its life
- 11 January 1956Moved to the new Department of Primary Industry.
- 12 June 1974Moved to the new Department of Agriculture.
- 22 December 1975Moved to the re-created Department of Primary Industry.
- 24 July 1987Moved to the new Department of Primary Industries and Energy.
How it ended
Combined in 1988 with the Bureau of Resource Economics of the former Department of Resources and Energy to form the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics in the Department of Primary Industries and Energy.
- Agricultural economic research
- Farm surveys
- Commodity forecasting
Main functions
- Economic research on agriculture and rural industries
- Farm surveys of incomes, costs and productivity
- Commodity market analysis and outlook forecasts
- Economic advice on rural policy, marketing and stabilisation schemes
Where it sits
Last in the portfolio of Department of Primary Industries and Energy.
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Sources
Government records and websites
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