As the Australian Government continues to invest in Norfolk Island, the Australian Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development provides updates to the community on those investments.

Transfer Vessels

There are two types of transfer vessels being discussed for Norfolk Island—cargo transfer vessels and passenger transfer vessels. The passenger transfer vessels are currently in final design phase with delivery expected in May 2019.

Update on legislative changes on Norfolk Island

The Department of Infrastructure, Regional Development and Cities provides regular updates to the community on the development and implementation of Australian Government programs and services.

The Australian Government provides regular updates to the community on the development and progress of programs and services for Norfolk Island.

Do you have or want a second job? Here is some helpful information from the Australian Tax Office.

From discussions with the Administrator Eric Hutchinson and Mayor Robin Adams, the Department has sought advice from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) to clarify tax arrangements in circumstances where people may wish to have a second job.

The Australian Government provides regular updates to the community on the development and progress of programs and services for Norfolk Island.

Tourism numbers are improving

Norfolk Island tourism numbers have increased in recent years. The 2016–17 financial year had the highest number of overnight visitors to Norfolk Island since 2007–08 and the 2017–18 financial year is projected to have strong tourism numbers.

The Australian Government provides regular updates to the community on the development and progress of programs and services for Norfolk Island.

Freight flights to remove freight backlog

To ease the backlog of materials that have accumulated in recent months, the Australian Government has arranged two freight-only services to fly to Norfolk Island, from Sydney and Brisbane, on the 22 and 23 May 2018.