Transport & infrastructureDepartment of State
Department of Construction
22 December 1975 – 5 December 1978
Department of State responsible for the planning, design, construction and maintenance of Commonwealth works and buildings for civil and defence purposes.
How it came into existence
Created by the Fraser government's Administrative Arrangements Order of 22 December 1975 from the construction and works functions of the abolished Department of Housing and Construction, with John McLeay as Minister for Construction.
- Commonwealth works design and construction
- Maintenance of Commonwealth buildings
How it ended
Merged on 5 December 1978 with the housing functions of the Department of Environment, Housing and Community Development to form the second Department of Housing and Construction.
- Planning, design and construction of Commonwealth works
- Maintenance of Commonwealth buildings
Main functions
- Planning, design and construction of Commonwealth works
- Maintenance of Commonwealth buildings and works
- Construction services for defence and civil departments
- Commonwealth works in the territories
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