Steel Industry Authority
1983 – 1988
Statutory authority that monitored the Australian steel industry, and in particular BHP as the main producer, under the Hawke government's steel industry plan of 1984–1988, and reported to the minister on the industry's performance against the plan.
How it came into existence
Established under the Steel Industry Authority Act 1983, made on 21 December 1983, to oversee the steel industry plan that began in 1984. The date on which the Act commenced and the authority was constituted is not confirmed.
Legislation: Steel Industry Authority Act 1983
Changes during its life
- 13 December 1984Moved from the Department of Industry and Commerce portfolio to the new Department of Industry, Technology and Commerce portfolio.
How it ended
Ceased to operate at about the end of the steel industry plan in 1988; the exact date is not confirmed. The Steel Industry Authority Act 1983 remained on the statute book until it was repealed on 22 September 1999.
Main functions
- Monitoring of the steel industry plan
- Reporting on the performance of the steel industry and BHP
- Advice to the minister on steel industry assistance
Where it sits
Last in the portfolio of Department of Industry, Technology and Commerce.
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Sources
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