Australian Government
The Department of the Interior was a Commonwealth Department with the responsibility for the child welfare function in the Australian Capital Territory from 1932 until 1972. In 1972 it became the Department of the Capital Territory, Australian Government.
1932 - 1972 Department of the Interior
1972 - 1983 Department of the Capital Territory
1983 - 1984 Department of Territories and Local Government
Sources used to compile this entry: 'Short History of the Department of Interior', in Archives ACT website, Archives ACT, http://www.archives.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0007/562561/Dept_Interior_History.pdf.
Prepared by: Lydia Connell
Created: 24 September 2012, Last modified: 28 January 2014