Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
Australian government department, 2007–2013 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The former Australian Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA) was a department of the Australian Government located in Greenway in Canberra. It was formed in 2007 and absorbed the former Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs. As a result of an Administrative Arrangements Order issued on 18 September 2013, the Department of Social Services was established and assumed most of the responsibilities of FaHCSIA; with indigenous affairs functions assumed by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet.[3][4][5]
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Formed | 3 December 2007 |
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Dissolved | 18 September 2013 |
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Jurisdiction | Commonwealth of Australia |
Headquarters | Greenway, Canberra |
Employees | 3,324 (at April 2013)[1] |
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Website | fahcsia.gov.au |
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