Media Release

23 March 2016

Officers from the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) and the Department of Employment will again be visiting Norfolk Island between 11 and 15 April 2016.

With the Territories Legislation Amendment Bill coming into force on 1 July 2016, Norfolk Island residents will soon be covered by the national workplace relations framework through the Fair Work Act 2009.

Media Release

22 December 2016

Lorraine and I wish everyone in the Norfolk Island community a safe and happy Christmas and festive season and a peaceful New Year. We hope you are able to take ‘time-out’ with your family and friends and enjoy everything beautiful Norfolk Island has to offer.

I know the team at Government House and the Office of the Administrator join me in extending these warm wishes.

Media Release

04 March 2016

International Women's Day is held annually on 8 March to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. On this day we reflect on the present success in addressing past failures as well as the need for further improvement.

I acknowledge the efforts on the Women's Advocacy Group Norfolk Island (WAGNI) which will host on this Tuesday 8 March, a breakfast to celebrate International Women's Day at Norfolk Island Golf Club.

Media Release

05 February 2016

The Administration of Norfolk Island (ANI) and the Norfolk Island Hospital Enterprise (NIHE) are under budget for the year to 31 December 2015 by $3.09 million and $60,206 respectively.

Media Release

3 June 2016

The Bounty Day procession is held in the World Heritage listed Kingston and Arthur's Vale Historic Area.

Lorraine and I look forward to welcoming community members to Government House on Bounty Day for the traditional refreshment stop.

Bounty Day on Norfolk Island represents the anniversary of the arrival of settlers from Pitcairn Island in 1856.

I trust all will enjoy the day with family and friends. Bounty Day continues to be celebrated as a public holiday on Norfolk Island.

Media Release

8 July 2016

Please be advised that site work for the upgrade of Cascade Pier is scheduled to commence shortly.

The Pier will be closed to general public access for the duration of the work. The expected completion and re-opening date is late 2017.

Closure Date:

Cascade Pier will be closed to general public access from 18 July 2016

Media Release

15 December 2016

Certain provisions of the Public Health Act 2010 (NSW) relating to public health matters and associated provisions of the Public Health Regulation 2012 (NSW) will apply on Norfolk Island from 20 January 2017.

The Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), made the Ordinances on 8 December 2016.

Media Release

11 March 2016

‘An Inclusive Commonwealth’ is the theme for Commonwealth Day 14 March 2016.

As a long standing nation within the Commonwealth, Australia has evolved into a nation of cultural, linguistic and religious diversity. However, it is what we have in common which unites us. Regardless of whom we are and where we come from we are subject to the Rule of Law and we communicate with each other through the common English language.

Media Release

05 February 2016

The wholesale price of unleaded petrol and diesel will be reduced after 7 February 2016 when the next delivery is made.

The new wholesale prices will be $1.60 per litre for unleaded petrol and $1.59 per litre for diesel.

The reductions of $0.23 per litre for unleaded petrol and $0.20 for diesel bring the total reduction in wholesale prices since June 2015 to $0.43 and $0.48 respectively.