Identity area
Reference code
AU WA S3103
Title
FILES - HEAD OFFICE
Date(s)
- 1924-01-01 - (Creation)
- 1924-01-01 - 1971-12-31 (Accumulation)
Level of description
Series
Medium
Format
Files
Status
Context area
Name of creator
AU WA A53 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOUR [2]
(1920-01-01 - 1973-01-01)
Administrative history
The Department was established in 1920 with the appointment of a Commissioner for Labour. The portfolio of Minister for Labour was created in 1924 and in 1936 a Secretary for Labour was appointed and the Department became advisory bureau for all government departments (except Railways) in regard to industrial matters affecting government wages and employees.
Repository
Archival history
Content and structure area
Scope and content
The records in this series were created by the Head Office of the Department of Labour, which was established in 1924. The files cover such topics as the creation of the Department, relations with the Commonwealth, the deployment of labour during World War II, annual reports, applications and appeals, and administrative matters arising from the introduction of various awards.
In 1972 the industrial relations function of the Department of Labour was transferred to the Public Service Board (Agency No. 123). The role of the Department of Labour changed to one of regulation, labour relations and monitoring industrial relations in the private sector. The Department was renamed the Department of Labour and Industry.
Accruals
System of arrangement
Annual single number
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Open