The Department of Education, Training and Youth Affairs was established on 21 October 1998, pursuant to the Administrative Arrangements Orders of that date.
At its inception the Department dealt with the following principal matters: Education, other than migrant education; youth affairs; training, including New Apprenticeships and training services; co-ordination of research policy; research grants and fellowships.Historical agency address
1998 - : 85 Macquarie Street, HobartLegislation administered
Creation: Commonwealth of Australia Gazette No. S514, 22 October 1998