Public holidays on Norfolk Island confirmed

Media Release

15 December 2016

Traditional customs and culture have been protected as the Governor-General made the Norfolk Island Continued Laws (Public Holidays) Ordinance 2016 (the Ordinance) on 8 December 2016.

The Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), made the Ordinance, which combines all public holidays under the Commonwealth Fair Work Act 2009 with those previously contained in the Norfolk Island Employment Act 1988.

New rules

Media Release

30 June 2016

Six new Rules for Norfolk Island have been registered on the Federal Register of Legislation today.

The Rules complement the Norfolk Island reforms to date. They relate to long service leave, diagnostic imaging and pathology, the transfer of records and other information, immigration, and business names registration.

All Rules commence on 1 July 2016.

Norfolk Island Applied Laws Amendment (Long Service Leave) Rule 2016

Opportunity to engage with new Minister

Media Release

22 January 2016

The Minister for Major Projects, Territories and Local Government, Paul Fletcher, welcomes the opportunity to engage with the community and invite questions about the reforms during his first visit to Norfolk Island from 28 to 29 January 2016.

Venue: Rawson Hall on Taylor's Road

Date and time: 6:00pm to 7:00pm on Thursday 28 January 2016

The Hon. Gary Hardgrave

Underground Low Voltage Cable Replacement—Kampong

PDF version

English PDF: 395 KB

Number: D56/2019

Relevant: Christmas Island

Topic: Cable Replacement Works in Kampong Area—Block 413

Date: 6 August 2019

Norfolk Island Regional Council Elections Update

Media Release

30 May 2016

Saturday, 28 May 2016 was election day for the Norfolk Island Regional Council.

The Australian Electoral Company is in the process of counting votes with postal votes not closing until 6pm today, Monday, 30 May 2016.

The Australian Electoral Company will continue to keep the community informed regarding the progress of the counting of votes via its website: www.austelect.com

2015/16 Periodic Financial Statements—Quarters 2 and 3

Media Release

3 June 2016

I am pleased to release the 2015/16 second and third quarter financial statements for the Administration of Norfolk Island (ANI), the Norfolk Island Hospital Enterprise (NIHE) and the consolidated entity.

Prepared as required by the Commonwealth Finance Minister's (Norfolk Island) Orders 2011, the statements are an important tool for demonstrating accountability for public expenditures.

Regional Council electoral update

Media Release

8 April 2016

Minister for Major Projects, Territories and Local Government Paul Fletcher has given his powers to me as the Administrator of Norfolk Island to act as Electoral Commissioner for the Norfolk Island Regional Council election.

This decision was made under the Norfolk Island Regional Council Preparatory Election Ordinance 2016.

2014-15 Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements

Media Release

26 February 2016

The 2014-15 Annual Report, audit reports and audited financial statements for the Administration of Norfolk Island (ANI), the Norfolk Island Hospital Enterprise (NIHE) and the Norfolk Island Government Tourist Bureau (NIGTB) have been published today.  

These provide a summary of each entity's operational and financial performance in 2014-15 and are key tools for demonstrating accountability to the Norfolk Island community regarding performance in delivering services and the expenditure of public monies.

Additional Air New Zealand flights to Norfolk Island from the Australian Mainland

Media Release

16 December 2016

There will be more opportunities for travel between Norfolk Island and mainland Australia as Air New Zealand has announced more flights in 2017.

The airline will be increasing flights on its Sydney-Norfolk Island route between November 2017 and February 2018 and there will be an extra flight on its Brisbane-Norfolk Island route in May 2017.

2015–16 Transition Year

Media Release

30 June 2016

Over this past year of transition, a number of milestones have been met during the Norfolk Island reform process. To summarise:
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