Department of Industry, Science and Technology
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25 March 1994 – 11 March 1996
Previously Department of Industry, Technology and Regional Development (1993–1994).
Department of State responsible for manufacturing and industry development, science and technology policy, industry research and development assistance, small business, and customs policy through the Australian Customs Service.
Names over time
- Department of Industry and Commerce1982–1984
- Department of Industry, Technology and Commerce1984–1993
- Department of Industry, Technology and Regional Development1993–1994
- Department of Industry, Science and Technology1994–1996
How it came into existence
Created by the Administrative Arrangements Order of 25 March 1994, which renamed the Department of Industry, Technology and Regional Development when its regional development functions moved to the new Department of Housing and Regional Development. Peter Cook was Minister for Industry, Science and Technology.
- Manufacturing and industry development
- Science and technology
- Small business
- Customs policy
How it ended
Merged with the Department of Tourism on 11 March 1996 to form the Department of Industry, Science and Tourism under the incoming Howard government.
- Manufacturing and industry development
- Science and technology
- Small business
- Customs policy
Main functions
- Manufacturing and industry development
- Science and technology policy
- Industry research and development assistance
- Small business
- Customs policy (Australian Customs Service)
- Patents, trade marks and designs
- Commonwealth science agencies including CSIRO
Bodies in this portfolio (1)
- Automotive Industry Authority 1984–1994
Lineage
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Sources
Primary sources
- Administrative Arrangements Order of 11 March 1996 (took effect as it ended)