VPRS 12174 Files (Decentralisation Advisory Committee)

As part of post-war planning, the State Government established within VA 2717 Premiers Department a Division of State Development responsible for both development and decentralisation. This Division was under the charge of the Minister for either State Development or Decentralisation or both, although administratively located within the Department of the Premier. The major goal was the balanced economic, industrial and rural development of the State. A number of subsidiary Committees and agencies were established to investigate and promote development and decentralisation and provide advice to Government regarding these matters.Records in this series consist of correspondence with municipalities regarding submissions sent to the Decentralisation Advisory Committee and correspondence seeking papers and publications.