The research of the Division is directed towards improving the manufacture of fabricated components. The Melbourne establishment of the division consists of a headquarters and a laboratory.
(Commonwealth Government Directory vol. 2, 1985, p.35). There is no entry for the division in the directory of 1979, however it appears in that for 1980. The Division also controls a laboratory in Adelaide (Woodville North).
 

Historical agency address
175 Johnston Street, Fitzroy, Vic