Due to the continuing COVID-19 situation in the Indian Ocean Territories (IOT), Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories Kristy McBain has provided approval for the states of emergency to be extended until 30 September 2022.

A new schedule of vehicle examination fees will be introduced in the Indian Ocean Territories (IOT) of Christmas Island and the Cocos (Keeling) Islands from 1 July 2022.

From 1 July, there will be changes to water, wastewater and building application services fees for the Indian Ocean Territories (IOT), consistent with pricing for remote communities in Western Australia. 

The following increases have been applied to the new water and wastewater service charges:

The Australian Government has extended the arrangement with Toll Remote Pty Ltd for air freight services to Norfolk Island through to 31 January 2023. 

Toll flights will continue to arrive on Norfolk Island, on average, three times per fortnight. 

The Australian Government underwrites a regular air freight service to Norfolk Island to help meet the island’s demand for essential, time-sensitive freight. 

The Department is committed to keeping the Jervis Bay Territory (JBT) community informed as the Australian Government continues to work with you in our response to COVID-19.

The JBT is a Commonwealth-administered territory, and is not part of New South Wales (NSW) or the Australian Capital Territory.