Bureau of Industry Economics

Bureau of Industry Economics
Agency overview
Formed1978; 46 years ago (1978)
Dissolved16 April 1998 (1998-04-16)
Superseding agency
JurisdictionFederal government of Australia
HeadquartersCanberra, Australia
Parent department

The Bureau of Industry Economics (1978-1998)[1][2] was an Australian government body dedicated to advising the government on industry matters, particularly pertaining to investment. In 1998 with the passing of the Productivity Commission Act 1998 the bureau was merged with the Industry Commission, and the Economic Planning Advisory Commission to create the Productivity Commission.[3]

In 1992 the Bureau published a report later used by the Howard government detailing potential cuts in the public service. One notable cut was the National Space Program.[4]

  1. ^ Department of Industry and Commerce (1979). Department of Industry and Commerce annual report 1978-79 (Report). Canberra, Australia: Australian Government Publishing Service.
  2. ^ Productivity Commission Act 1998. Australian Federal Government. 1998.
  3. ^ Commission, corporateName:Productivity. "A brief history". www.pc.gov.au. Retrieved 9 August 2019.
  4. ^ "Research Report 43; An Economic Evaluation of the National Space Program". Bureau of Industry Economics RPTS. 41–46. Australian Government Publishing Service. 1992.