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About the department

The Department of Commerce was formed on 1 January 2009.

The department has a number of divisions: Building Commission, Consumer Protection, EnergySafety, Labour Relations, Science and Innovation, WorkSafe, Office of the Director General, and Corporate Services.

Our Vision

A fair, safe and prosperous community.

Our Mission

To create an employment and trading environment that provides for the growth, safety and protection of the community by:

  • Enhancing capacity;
  • Ensuring an effective regulatory environment; and
  • Enforcing the law.

For more information about the Department's operational divisions, visit their respective web entry points.

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