Tariff Board
1921 – 1 January 1974
Standing advisory board that inquired into and reported on tariff rates, bounties, dumping and the protection of Australian industries, providing the main independent advice behind Commonwealth tariff policy.
How it came into existence
Established under the Tariff Board Act 1921 to give continuous, independent advice on tariff matters, taking over the tariff inquiry role once performed by the lapsed Inter-State Commission.
- Tariff inquiries
The Inter-State Commission lapsed in 1920; the Tariff Board took over its tariff inquiry role.
Legislation: Tariff Board Act 1921
Changes during its life
- 11 January 1956Moved to the Department of Trade portfolio when the Department of Trade and Customs was abolished.
- 17 December 1963Moved to the Department of Trade and Industry portfolio.
- 19 December 1972Transferred to the Prime Minister's portfolio (Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet).
How it ended
Abolished on 1 January 1974 and replaced by the Industries Assistance Commission, which took over its inquiry role with a remit covering assistance to all industries.
- Tariff and industry protection inquiries
Main functions
- Inquiries into tariff rates and classifications
- Advice on bounties and other industry assistance
- Inquiries into dumping
- Public hearings and reports to the Minister
Where it sits
Last in the portfolio of Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet.
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Sources
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