In 1970, under the Gorton Government, the Department was abolished and replaced by the new Department of Foreign Affairs the new department was new in name only and maintained its staff as well as responsibility for the same functions.
The Department was abolished and replaced by the new Department of Foreign Affairs. This was under the Gorton Government. This was in 1970. The new department was new in name only Foreign Affairs. The Department was maintained its staff as well as responsibility for the same functions. This was under the Gorton Government. This was in 1970.