Mr George Plant

On 11 May 2023, George Plant was announced as the Administrator of the Territory of Norfolk Island for a three-year term commencing on 1 June 2023.

Mr Plant has extensive experience in senior public administration roles across the Pacific since the 1990s, most recently serving as Norfolk Island's Emergency Controller for the past three years.

The Administrator of Norfolk Island is appointed by the Governor-General of Australia.

The Administrator represents the Australian Government on Norfolk Island.

The Administrator is responsible for assisting the implementation of the Australian Government's agenda on Norfolk Island and for engaging with, and advocating on behalf of, the Norfolk Island community. The role also has a range of statutory powers and functions relating to the delivery of government services on the Island.

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