Office of National Tourism
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1996 – 21 October 1998
Office within the Department of Industry, Science and Tourism responsible for national tourism policy and programs, with the Bureau of Tourism Research attached.
How it came into existence
Created in 1996 within the Department of Industry, Science and Tourism after the Administrative Arrangements Order of 11 March 1996 abolished the Department of Tourism and placed its functions in the new department.
- Tourism policy and programs
- Bureau of Tourism Research
Carried on the work of the abolished Department of Tourism, which had been merged into the Department of Industry, Science and Tourism.
How it ended
Absorbed into the Department of Industry, Science and Resources at the reorganisation of 21 October 1998, which took over its tourism policy and program functions and the Bureau of Tourism Research (whether the office kept its name inside the new department is not confirmed).
- Tourism policy and programs
- Bureau of Tourism Research
Main functions
- National tourism policy
- Tourism industry development programs
- Regional tourism programs
- Portfolio oversight of the Australian Tourist Commission
- Bureau of Tourism Research
Where it sits
Last in the portfolio of Department of Industry, Science and Tourism.
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Sources
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