Corporate Body

Prime Minister's Department (1911 - 1971)

Commonwealth of Australia

From
1 July 1911
Australian Capital Territory, Australia
To
12 March 1971
Functions
Advisory or regulatory body
Reference No
CA 12
Legal Status
Agency of the Commonwealth of Australia
Location
Australian Capital Territory

Summary

The Prime Minister's Department had its origin in 1904 as the Prime Minister's Office in the Department of External Affairs. The Department was created on 1 July 1911 by the Executive Council. The functions of the Department as recorded in 1912 were: Auditor-General and Staff; Communication with the Governor-General; Communication with the States; Officers of the Parliament; Public Service Commissioner and Staff (as from 1 July 1912); Royal Commissions; The Commonwealth of Australia Gazette; and The Federal Executive Council.

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Ailie Smith

Created: 27 July 2000, Last modified: 4 February 2010

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