Commonwealth Prices Advisory Board
November 1918 – 1920
Previously Commonwealth Prices Board (1916–1918).
Board of four or more members appointed by the Minister that advised on prices, alongside a Chief Commissioner, in the last stage of First World War price control.
Names over time
- Commonwealth Prices Adjustment Board1916
- Commonwealth Prices Board1916–1918
- Commonwealth Prices Advisory Board1918–1920
How it came into existence
Amending regulations under the War Precautions Act 1914, made in November 1918, renamed the Commonwealth Prices Board as the Commonwealth Prices Advisory Board, of four or more members appointed by the Minister, and created the office of Chief Commissioner.
Legislation: War Precautions Act 1914 (War Precautions (Prices) Regulations)
How it ended
Lapsed with the end of war-time price control under the War Precautions Act 1914, most of whose regulations were wound up by the War Precautions Act Repeal Act 1920. The exact date the board ceased is not confirmed.
Main functions
- Advice to the Minister on prices
- Inquiries into prices and costs
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Sources
Some dates or links for this organisation are uncertain. Corrections are welcome.