The Department of Primary Industry was an

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department that existed between January 1956 and June 1974.

Scope

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. At the department's creation the department was responsible for the administration of Commonwealth policy on agricultural production, including responsibility for export inspection services, fisheries development and whaling. Among other things, the department was tasked with developing price stabilization and marketing plans for many agricultural commodities, including wheat.

Structure

The department was an

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department, staffed by officials who were responsible to the Minister for Primary Industry.

References

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