The Federal Council of the Chambers of Manufactures of the Commonwealth of Australia was formed in August 1903 to promote protection for infant local industries, and was renamed the Associated Chambers of Manufactures of Australia in 1908. It amalgamated with the Australian Industries Protection League in 1920 retaining the same name until a further amalgamation on 1 December 1977, 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 and Industry.