Department of Trade
11 March 1983 – 24 July 1987
Previously Department of Trade and Resources (1977–1983).
Department of State responsible for Australia's international trade policy and negotiations, bilateral trade relations, commodity policy, and export development and promotion.
Names over time
- Department of Trade and Resources1977–1983
- Department of Trade1983–1987
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 Trade and Resources, whose resources functions went to the Department of Resources and Energy. Lionel Bowen was Minister for Trade, followed by John Dawkins from December 1984.
- Trade policy
- Export development and promotion
- Trade Commissioner Service
Changes during its life
- Trade promotion
- Trade fairs and export services
How it ended
Merged with the Department of Foreign Affairs on 24 July 1987 to form the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
- Trade policy and negotiations
- Bilateral trade relations
- Export development
Main functions
- Trade policy and multilateral trade negotiations (GATT)
- Bilateral trade relations
- Commodity policy and agreements
- Export development and promotion
- Trade Commissioner Service (until 1986)
Bodies in this portfolio (4)
- Australian Trade Commissioner Service 1933–1986
- Export Development Grants Board 1974–1986
- Export Finance and Insurance Corporation 1975–1986
- Australian Overseas Projects Corporation 1978–1986
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