Department of Industry (1928–40)
The Department of Industry was an Australian government department that existed between 1928 and 1940.
| Department overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 10 December 1928[1] |
| Preceding Department | |
| Dissolved | 28 October 1940[1] |
| Superseding agency | |
| Jurisdiction | Commonwealth of Australia |
| Headquarters | Canberra |
| Ministers responsible |
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Scope
The department dealt with the matters raised by unions on industrial matters and matters related to the administration of the Cockatoo Island Dockyard.[1]
All of the Department's positions were abolished in 1932 and the Department was virtually inactive.[2]
Structure
The Department was a Commonwealth Public Service department, staffed by officials who were responsible to the Minister for Industry.[1]
References
- CA 22: Department of Industry, Central Office, National Archives of Australia, retrieved 1 January 2014
- CA 40: Department of Labour and National Service, Central Secretariat/ (by 1947 known as Central Office), National Archives of Australia, retrieved 1 January 2014
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