Department of Communications (2013–2015)
| Department overview | |
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| Formed | 18 September 2013 |
| Preceding Department | |
| Dissolved | 21 September 2015 |
| Superseding Department | |
| 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 |
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.
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.