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Employer Body entry Associated Chamber of Manufactures of Australia (i) (1904 - 1920)

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    Chart 2: Peak National Councils - Manufacture, Commerce and Industry
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From
1904
To
1920
Functions
Employer (Peak Body)
Reference No
Unregistered

Summary

The Associated Chamber of Manufactures was formed in 1904 following debate over free trade versus protectionism. Established to promote protection for infant local industries the Chamber of Manufactures operated until 1920 when it amalgamated with the Australian Industries Protection League. Retaining the title Associated Chamber of Manufactures of Australia it continued to operate until a further amalgamation in 1978, this time with the Australian Council of Employers' Federations, created the Confederation of Australian Industry. In 1992 the Confederation of Australian Industry merged with the Australian Chamber of Commerce to form the Australian Chamber of Commerce & Industry.

Timeline

 1904 - 1920 Associated Chamber of Manufactures of Australia (i)
       1920 - 1978 Associated Chamber of Manufactures of Australia (ii)
             1978 - 1992 Confederation of Australian Industry
                   1992 - Australian Chamber of Commerce & Industry

Archival resources

The Noel Butlin Archives Centre, ANU Archives Program

  • Confederation of Australian Industry - Records, 1904 - 1988, Z187; Z196; The Noel Butlin Archives Centre, ANU Archives Program. Details

University of Wollongong Archives

  • 'A brief history of the Associated Chamber of Manufacturers of Australia' by R.W.C. Anderson, 1960, A495; University of Wollongong Archives. Details

Published resources

Journal Articles

  • Matthews, T.V., 'Business Associations and the State, 1850-1979', State and Economy in Australia, 1983, pp. 115-149. Details
  • Plowman, David, 'Role of Employer Associations', Austalian Labour Relations: Readings, vol. 4, 1987, pp. 229-248. Details

Online Resources

Digital resources

Title
Chart 2: Peak National Councils - Manufacture, Commerce and Industry
Type
Image

Details

Bruce A. Smith