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Transport & infrastructureDepartment of State

Department of Transport

11 March 1983 – 24 July 1987

Department of State responsible for land and sea transport: shipping, ports and marine navigation, railways including Australian National, road funding and road safety, and motor vehicle standards.

How it came into existence

Created by the Administrative Arrangements Order of 11 March 1983 from the transport functions of the Department of Transport and Construction, whose construction functions went to the new Department of Housing and Construction. Civil aviation remained with the separate Department of Aviation. Peter Morris was its minister throughout.

How it ended

Merged on 24 July 1987 with the Department of Aviation and the Department of Communications to form the Department of Transport and Communications.

Main functions

  • Shipping, ports and marine navigation
  • Railways, including the Australian National Railways Commission
  • Road funding and road safety
  • Motor vehicle design and safety standards
  • Land transport policy and planning

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