Department of Community Services
The Department of Community Services was an Australian government department that existed between December 1984 and July 1987.
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| Formed | 13 December 1984[1] |
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| Dissolved | 24 July 1987[1] |
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| Jurisdiction | Commonwealth of Australia |
| Headquarters | Phillip, Canberra |
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Scope
Information about the department's functions and/or government funding allocation could be found in the Administrative Arrangements Orders, the annual Portfolio Budget Statements and in the Department's annual reports.
At its creation, the Department was responsible for:[1]
- Coordination of income security and community services policies
- Services for the aged, disabled people and children
- Community support services.
Structure
The Department was an Australian Public Service department, staffed by officials who were responsible to the Minister for Community Services, initially Don Grimes (until February 1987) and then Chris Hurford.[1]
References
- CA 4133: Department of Community Services, Central Office, National Archives of Australia, retrieved 30 December 2013
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