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Christmas Island Phosphate Commission
1949 – 1981
Joint Australian and New Zealand commission that owned the Christmas Island phosphate industry, with the British Phosphate Commissioners as its managing agents.
How it came into existence
Established under the Christmas Island Agreement Act 1949, which gave effect to an agreement between Australia and New Zealand to buy the undertaking of the privately owned Christmas Island Phosphate Company. Mining was managed for it by the British Phosphate Commissioners.
Legislation: Christmas Island Agreement Act 1949
Changes during its life
- 1 October 1958Sovereignty over Christmas Island passed from the United Kingdom to Australia.
How it ended
Replaced in 1981 by the Commonwealth-controlled Phosphate Mining Company of Christmas Island, which took over the mine.
- Ownership of the Christmas Island phosphate undertaking
Main functions
- Ownership of the Christmas Island phosphate undertaking
- Oversight of phosphate mining and sales
- Supply of phosphate to Australia and New Zealand
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Sources
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