Norfolk Island Reform Update Issue 6—November 2015

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Small business seminars

The Australian Taxation Office (Tax Office) is holding business seminars this week.

There is also an opportunity for one-on-one appointments to answer your questions about business taxation (including superannuation).

For further information please contact the Information Centre on 23465.

Norfolk Island Updates—newsletters

2016

Workers' Compensation

The Australian Government is transitioning the delivery of workers compensation arrangements for Norfolk Island to the new service provider, Gallagher Bassett. The new arrangements will commence in January 2021.

Norfolk Island governance and administration

Norfolk Island is an integral part of Australia and has been since it was accepted by the Commonwealth as a territory under section 122 of the Australian Constitution on 1 July 1914.

Norfolk Island Regional Council

What is the Norfolk Island Regional Council?

The Norfolk Island Regional Council comprises five Councillors who are elected on a four year term.

Changes to Ferry Timetable - 6 to 11 April 2019

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Number: D30/2019

Relevant: Christmas Island and Cocos (Keeling) Islands

Date: 3 April 2019

Norfolk Island Water Resource Assessment project

Water availability

In 2019, the CSIRO was engaged by the department to assess Norfolk Island's surface and groundwater resources and options to increase water security. The assessment was part of the Norfolk Island Water Resource Assessment (NIWRA) project, with the information helping inform government and community actions to build water resilience, individually and collectively.

The first part of the NIWRA is now completed which includes a full technical report and summary report.

Kingston Pier Channel Construction Project

The Department is delivering the Norfolk Island Kingston Pier Channel Construction Project (the Project) to improve maritime safety and access at Kingston Pier, while respecting the area’s environmental and heritage values.

Next Steps

In October 2019 further consultation about the proposed changes to traffic laws, with a focus on the proposed change to the practice of ‘ute tray riding’, was held in Norfolk Island. The report is available here PDF: 1014 KB

Traffic Laws Public Submissions—summary of input received

Website update (7 August 2019):
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