Community feedback on traffic laws now public

The Australian Government acknowledges and appreciates the range of opinions put forward about proposed changes to the Traffic Act and thanks those community members who took the time to respond. 

Norfolk Island Central School funding

Australian media reporting this week on funding for New South Wales schools does not accurately reflect the actual full funding for the Norfolk Island Central School (NICS).

The published figure of NICS having a gross income of $435,000 in the three calendar years to 2017 does not include any of the significant funding from the Australian Government in 2016-17 or 2017-18. It is based solely on MySchool data which only includes state government reported finance data and not the additional funding provided by the Commonwealth to the Norfolk Island school.

Introduction to Daylight Saving Time in 2019

As you are aware, Norfolk Island residents and businesses will shortly begin observing and enjoying Daylight Saving Time (DST) on Norfolk Island.

Each year, from the first Sunday in October, clocks on Norfolk Island will need to be moved forward one hour and then back one hour on the first Sunday in April. In 2019, DST will begin at 2am on Sunday 6 October and end at 2am on Sunday 5 April 2020.

Carpark closure - Block 413 Kampong

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Number: D60/2019

Relevant: Christmas Island

Topic: Carpark closure - Block 413 Kampong

Date: 16 August 2019

Norfolk Island Air Freight Services

I am aware that there has been community concern about the difficulty people are experiencing in receiving mail and getting freight to Norfolk Island. It is important to understand that we receive freight to the island by ship, passenger plane and designated freight plane and when we have goods sent to the island, we make a choice as to which of these services we use.

Protecting KAVHA's Archaeology

Identifying, conserving and recording KAVHA’s archaeological resources is an important part of preserving and promoting the site’s unique history.

As recommended in the KAVHA Heritage Management Plan, the KAVHA Advisory Committee endorsed the preparation of an Archaeological Zoning and Management Plan (AZMP) for the site.

Update on Strong community engagement on traffic laws

The Australian Government thanks the community for taking the time to make submissions in response to the Traffic Laws in Norfolk Island consultation paper.

The period for written submissions has closed and the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Cities and Regional Development received a number of submissions, indicating a strong level of interest in the proposed changes.

Release of Commonwealth Grants Commission report

The Australian Government welcomes the release of the Commonwealth Grants Commission's report on its 2019 Norfolk Island Inquiry.

As announced in May, the Department asked the Commonwealth Grants Commission (CGC) to undertake a costing of Norfolk Island services and its capacity to raise state and local government revenue.

Reminder on upcoming ports management community consultation

There is already strong community interest in the upcoming engagement sessions on the Ports Management Strategy, with the Australian Government encouraging Norfolk Island stakeholders to contribute their views on best options for the long-term management of Cascade and Kingston Ports.

Grosvenor Performance Group is managing the development of the strategy. The upcoming on Island consultation sessions commencing September 23 will leverage local expertise and knowledge to explore current issues and potential solutions.

Further community engagement on traffic laws

The Australian Government acknowledges the range of views put forward by the Norfolk Island community about proposed traffic law changes and is preparing for further consultation.

The Department has now reviewed the feedback provided through written submissions, with comments focused on the proposed change to the practice of ‘ute tray riding’. 

The Australian Government will commence a second consultation stage in October 2019 to find out more about these concerns and other key issues raised.
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