Department of Housing and Construction
5 December 1978 – 7 May 1982
Department of State responsible for Commonwealth housing policy and housing assistance, defence service homes, and the planning, design, construction and maintenance of Commonwealth works and buildings.
How it came into existence
Created by the Administrative Arrangements Order of 5 December 1978, combining the Department of Construction with the housing functions of the abolished Department of Environment, Housing and Community Development. Ray Groom was the first Minister for Housing and Construction, followed by Tom McVeigh from November 1980.
- Planning, design and construction of Commonwealth works
- Maintenance of Commonwealth buildings
- Housing policy and the Commonwealth–State Housing Agreement
- Housing assistance schemes
- Defence service homes
How it ended
Abolished on 7 May 1982: Commonwealth construction went to the new Department of Transport and Construction, housing policy to the Department of Social Security and building industry matters to the Department of Industry and Commerce.
- Building industry
- Housing policy
- Housing assistance programs and regional housing administration
- Planning, design, construction and maintenance of Commonwealth works
Main functions
- Housing policy and the Commonwealth–State Housing Agreement
- Housing assistance, including home deposit assistance
- Defence service homes
- Planning, design, construction and maintenance of Commonwealth works
- Building industry matters
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