North Australia Commission
1927 – 1930
Development commission that planned and promoted the economic development of North Australia and Central Australia, including railways, ports, water supply and land settlement.
How it came into existence
Constituted in 1927 under the Northern Australia Act 1926, which divided the Northern Territory into North Australia and Central Australia and provided for a commission to plan the development of the two territories. It was a new body with no Commonwealth predecessor.
Legislation: Northern Australia Act 1926
How it ended
Abolished by the Scullin government in 1930 as an economy measure, before North Australia and Central Australia were reunited as the Northern Territory in 1931.
- Development planning for North and Central Australia
Main functions
- Planning of the economic development of North and Central Australia
- Investigation of railway and port projects
- Water supply and stock route development
- Advice on land settlement and pastoral industry
Where it sits
Last in the portfolio of Department of Home Affairs.
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Sources
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