Department of Industry, Technology and Regional Development
24 March 1993 – 25 March 1994
Previously Department of Industry, Technology and Commerce (1984–1993). Renamed Department of Industry, Science and Technology in 1994.
Department of State responsible for manufacturing and industry development, technology and commerce, and regional development policy.
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 24 March 1993 from the Department of Industry, Technology and Commerce, which it replaced, with regional development added to its responsibilities. Alan Griffiths was its minister until January 1994, followed by Peter Cook.
- Industry
- Technology
- Commerce
How it ended
Became the Department of Industry, Science and Technology on 25 March 1994, with regional development moving to the new Department of Housing and Regional Development.
- Regional development
- Manufacturing and industry development
- Science and technology
- Small business
- Customs policy
Main functions
- Manufacturing and industry development
- Technology and industrial research and development
- Industry assistance and commerce
- Regional development policy and programs
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Sources
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