Industry, science & resourcesDepartment of State
Department of Northern Development
19 December 1972 – 6 June 1975
Department of State responsible for the development of northern Australia, including Commonwealth assistance for water, agricultural, transport and other development projects in the north.
How it came into existence
Created by the Administrative Arrangements Order of 19 December 1972 from the northern development functions of the abolished Department of National Development. Rex Patterson was Minister for Northern Development throughout, adding the Northern Territory portfolio in October 1973.
- Northern development
How it ended
Merged with the Department of the Northern Territory on 6 June 1975 to form the Department of Northern Australia.
- Northern development
Main functions
- Policy and coordination for the development of northern Australia
- Commonwealth assistance for northern water and irrigation projects
- Northern roads and other development infrastructure
- Agricultural and pastoral development in the north
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