Commonwealth Institute of Science and Industry
1920 – 1926
Statutory Commonwealth institute for scientific and industrial research, headed by a director, which continued the work of the wartime Advisory Council but was hampered by limited funding.
How it came into existence
Established under the Institute of Science and Industry Act 1920, which became law on 14 September 1920, taking over from the Advisory Council of Science and Industry. George Knibbs was appointed its director in 1921.
Legislation: Institute of Science and Industry Act 1920
How it ended
Replaced in 1926 by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, constituted under the Science and Industry Research Act 1926, which amended the 1920 Act.
Constituted by amendment of the Institute's 1920 Act.
Main functions
- Scientific and industrial research
- Advice to government on research
- Collection and dissemination of scientific and industrial information
- Research studentships and scholarships
Where it sits
Last in the portfolio of Prime Minister's Department.
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Sources
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