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Department of Communications (2013–2015)
Australian government department, 2013–2015 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Australian Government Department of Communications was a department responsible for helping to develop a vibrant, sustainable and internationally competitive broadband, broadcasting and communications sector in Australia and promoting the digital economy.[2]
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Formed | 18 September 2013 (2013-09-18)[1] |
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Dissolved | 21 September 2015 |
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Jurisdiction | Commonwealth of Australia |
Headquarters | Canberra |
Employees | 495 (30 June 2014) |
Annual budget | A$113.190 million (2012/2013) |
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Website | www |
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The head of the department was the Secretary of the Department of Communications, Drew Clarke, who reported to Malcolm Turnbull, then the Minister for Communications.