Commonwealth Coal Commission
Coal Commission
6 February 1942 – 8 March 1944
Wartime three-member commission that controlled the Australian coal industry, directing coal production, supply and distribution for the war effort.
How it came into existence
Constituted on 6 February 1942 under amendments to the National Security (Coal Control) Regulations (Statutory Rules 1942 No. 51), replacing the Commonwealth Coal Commissioner and taking over all its functions; it consisted of a chairman, a member nominated by the mine owners and a member nominated by the Australian Coal and Shale Employees' Federation.
- Control of coal production and distribution
Legislation: National Security (Coal Control) Regulations
How it ended
Abolished on 8 March 1944 by the Coal Production (War-time) Act 1944, which vested coal control in a statutory Commonwealth Coal Commissioner.
- Control of coal production, supply and distribution
Main functions
- Control of coal production, supply and distribution
- Fixing of coal prices and closure of mines
- Directing owners to pay compensation to employees of closed mines
- Requiring owners and holders of coal to supply it to the Commonwealth
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