Department of Sport, Recreation and Tourism
11 March 1983 – 24 July 1987
Department of State responsible for sport and recreation policy and funding, including the Australian Institute of Sport, and for tourism policy and the Australian Tourist Commission.
How it came into existence
Created by the Administrative Arrangements Order of 11 March 1983, combining the sport and recreation functions of the Department of Home Affairs and Environment with the tourism functions of the Department of Industry and Commerce. John Brown was its minister throughout.
- Sport and recreation
- Australian Institute of Sport
- Tourism
- Australian Tourist Commission
Changes during its life
- Sports development and assistance programs
- Tourism research and statistics
The exact 1987 start date is not confirmed; if the bureau began after 24 July 1987 it was formed within the Department of the Arts, Sport, the Environment, Tourism and Territories.
How it ended
Merged on 24 July 1987 with the Department of Arts, Heritage and Environment and the Department of Territories to form the Department of the Arts, Sport, the Environment, Tourism and Territories.
- Sport and recreation
- Tourism
Main functions
- Sport and recreation policy and programs
- Australian Institute of Sport
- Australian Sports Commission (from 1985)
- Tourism policy and industry development
- Australian Tourist Commission
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