Department of Resources and Energy
11 March 1983 – 24 July 1987
Previously Department of National Development and Energy (1979–1983).
Department of State responsible for energy and minerals policy, petroleum exploration, uranium and atomic energy, geological survey, national mapping and water resources.
Names over time
- Department of National Development1977–1979
- Department of National Development and Energy1979–1983
- Department of Resources and Energy1983–1987
How it came into existence
Created by the Administrative Arrangements Order of 11 March 1983 under the incoming Hawke government by renaming the Department of National Development and Energy, which also took over the minerals and resources functions of the Department of Trade and Resources. Peter Walsh was Minister for Resources and Energy.
- Energy policy
- Petroleum
- Geological survey
- National mapping
- Water resources
- Minerals and resources policy
How it ended
Merged with the Department of Primary Industry on 24 July 1987 to form the Department of Primary Industries and Energy; national mapping went to the Department of Administrative Services.
- National mapping (Division of National Mapping)
Division of National Mapping combined with the Australian Survey Office as AUSLIG in this department.
- Minerals and petroleum
- Energy
- Geological survey
- Water resources
Main functions
- Energy policy (oil, gas, coal and electricity)
- Petroleum exploration, including offshore petroleum
- Minerals policy, including uranium
- Geological and geophysical survey (Bureau of Mineral Resources)
- Atomic energy and nuclear research
- National mapping
- Water resources
Bodies in this portfolio (1)
- Division of National Mapping 1947–1987
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