The Department of Works was an Australian government department that existed between June 1952 and November 1973. It was the third so-named Australian government department.
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| Formed | 4 June 1952[1] |
| Preceding Department | |
| Dissolved | 30 November 1973[1] |
| Superseding agency | |
| Jurisdiction | Commonwealth of Australia |
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Scope edit
Information about the department's functions and government funding allocation could be found in the Administrative Arrangements Orders, the annual Portfolio Budget Statements and in the department's annual reports.
The functions of the department were listed in Administrative Arrangements Orders as the planning execution and maintenance of Commonwealth works.[1]
Structure edit
The department was a Commonwealth Public Service department, staffed by officials who were responsible to the Minister for Works.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c d CA 61: Department of Works [III], Central Office, National Archives of Australia, retrieved 17 December 2013
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