Artificial Insemination—Scibis Visits Norfolk Island

I am pleased to let you know that Ian Lean, Managing Director of Scibus, will be on Island next week from Monday, 25 February 2019. This visit has been arranged in response to meetings held with Assistant Minister Sussan Ley when she visited the island in November last year. Scibus is undertaking a study on artificial insemination on ruminant livestock, focusing on cattle, goats and sheep.

Update on Norfolk Island multipurpose health services facility plan

The Australian Government is committed to engaging with the Norfolk Island community on the delivery of health and aged care services and is preparing for further consultations on the Health Service Plan for Norfolk Island.

Capturing Drone Footage of KAVHA to promote Norfolk Island's unique heritage

In an exciting opportunity to showcase Norfolk Island and the Kingston and Arthur’s Vale Historic Area (KAVHA), an Australian production company will next week capture drone footage of the site for an audio-visual display at Hyde Park Barracks in Sydney.

The small team of three producers from audio visual company Collider will be filming from 20 to 22 September 2019, for a permanent display which will be part of the $18 million refurbishment of the Barracks.

Lights off in KAVHA during summer seabird season

Over coming weeks, lighting will be switched off within the Kingston and Arthur’s Vale Historic Area (KAVHA) to coincide with seabird breeding season.

The Department of Environment advises that artificial light can disrupt critical behaviours in wildlife, stalling the recovery of threatened species and interfering with migratory species’ ability to undertake long distance migrations integral to their life cycle.

Assistant Minister to visit Norfolk Island

I look forward to welcoming Assistant Minister for Regional Development and Territories, the Hon Nola Marino MP, on her first visit to Norfolk Island.

The Assistant Minister will be on island from 7-10 December.

During her visit, the Assistant Minister will meet with a wide range of stakeholders and community members including the Mayor, Norfolk Island Regional Council, Council of Elders, young leaders, tourism operators and business owners. The Assistant Minister is also looking forward to meeting with emergency and rescue service volunteers.

Media releases and speeches—2019

Cocos (Keeling) Islands Ferry Services Schedule Review

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Number: D58/2019

Relevant: Cocos (Keeling) Islands

Topic: Cocos (Keeling) Islands Ferry Services Schedule Review

Date: 7 August 2019

Norfolk Island Multipurpose Health Services Facility ProjectStage 2- On-Island Stakeholder Consultation

I am pleased to advise that the KPMG project team will be visiting the Island during the week commencing 4 February. This will provide further opportunities for residents and community groups to have their say on the future of health services for Norfolk Island.

Norfolk Island asbestos removal

Changes have been made to the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956 and the Customs (Prohibited Exports) Regulations 1958 to allow asbestos to be exported from Norfolk Island.

The Department of Infrastructure, Regional Development and Cities worked closely with the Department of Jobs and Small Business and the Department of Home Affairs to change the law so that asbestos, and goods containing asbestos, can be exported from Norfolk Island to mainland Australia for disposal.

Air passengers to Norfolk Island boost tourism and economy

Some 30,000 people travelled to Norfolk Island as air passengers in 2018–19, boosting the Island's tourism activity and economic opportunities.

With the Australian Government committed to keeping the local community informed on services and trends, the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Cities and Regional Development has now released the second Airline Services for Norfolk Island fact sheet, summarising passenger data for the second half of the 2018–19 financial year.
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