Dissolved 21 September 2015 | Headquarters Canberra | |
Formed 18 September 2013 (2013-09-18) Preceding Department Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy Superseding agency Department of Communications and the Arts Jurisdiction Commonwealth of Australia | ||
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.
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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.
History
The Department of Communications replaced the Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy (DBCDE) in September 2013 after the Liberal-National Coalition won the 2013 election.
In September 2015, the Department was dissolved and replaced by the Department of Communications and the Arts.
Operational functions
The Administrative Arrangements Order made on 18 September 2013 detailed the following responsibilities to the department: