As Administrator of Norfolk Island, welcoming new citizens to our island each year on Australia Day and awarding individuals for their dedication and commitment to our community is one of the highpoints of my position.

The Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) is Australia's multicultural and multilingual national broadcaster. It provides broadcast and digital media services to inform, educate and entertain all Australians while reflecting Australia's multicultural society.

The Australian Government funds the SBS as part of the Budget each year. This funding covers their normal operations and transmission costs, as well as capital works and special projects.

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation's (ABC) main role is to inform, educate and entertain all Australians. The ABC reflects the diversity of interests in the Australian community through a range of distinctive programs of broad and specialist appeal.

The Australian Government funds the ABC as part of the Budget each year. This funding covers their normal operations and transmission costs as well as capital works and special projects.