Repatriation Department (1917–74)
| Department overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 28 September 1917 |
| Preceding Department | |
| Dissolved | 12 June 1974 |
| Superseding agency | |
| Jurisdiction | Commonwealth of Australia |
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The Repatriation Department was an Australian government department that provided support for disabled military veterans and widows of military personnel, as well as their dependents. It existed between September 1917 and June 1974.
The department was abolished by the Whitlam Government in 1974, to be replaced by the broader Department of Repatriation and Compensation.
Information about the department's functions and/or government funding allocation could be found in the Administrative Arrangements Orders, the annual Portfolio Budget Statements and in the Department's annual reports.
As at 1922, the Repatriation Department undertook:
The Department was a Commonwealth Public Service department, staffed by officials who were responsible to the Minister for Repatriation.
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