Centre for International Economics: Economic Impact of Norfolk Island reform scenarios

Media Release

19 December 2014

Following the recent community consultations, the Assistant Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development, the Hon. Jamie Briggs MP has asked me to release the independent analysis of the Norfolk Island economy by the Centre for International Economics (CIE).

The executive summary of the CIE report which notes substantial economic improvements from the extension of the Australian taxation and social security systems:

Joint Standing Committee Report Community Forums

Media Release
20 October 2014

I join with Assistant Minister the Hon Jamie Briggs MP in welcoming the Report into Norfolk Island's Economic Future by the Joint Standing Committee on the National Capital and External Territories.

The unanimous Report of the Joint Standing Committee could not be more direct in its recommendations. The Committee and the Report offer encouragement for the future potential for Norfolk Island.

New asbestos laws improve waste management in IOTs

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Number: A32/2019

Relevant: Christmas Island and Cocos (Keeling) Islands

Date: 15 April 2019

Community gathers to discuss shared future

Media Release
13 November 2014

An estimated audience of 300 took the opportunity to express their views about the Island's future.

Discussion on the recommendations on future governance arrangements for Norfolk Island from the Australian Parliament's Joint Standing Committee of the National Capital and External Territories included a vocal few and a silent many who contributed through notes and other expressions.

New Commonwealth Heritage Manager for the Australian Heritage Convict Site at Kingston and Arthur's Vale

Media Release
22 October 2014

It is with much pleasure I announce the appointment of a new Commonwealth Heritage Manager for the Australian Heritage Convict Site of Kingston and Arthur's Vale.

Mr Matthew (Matt) Alexander has moved to the Island with his family to commence in the role this week. He joins the Office of The Administrator team from Murwillumbah NSW and his initial appointment is for 2 years.

Norfolk Island Reforms

Media Release
04 December 2014

Through listening to community discussion I have learnt many things. My commitment has been to keep the conversation going as we build community collaboration for the future well being of all residents in this community.

Community Consultations on the Joint Standing Committee Report

Media Release
06 November 2014

Further to my recent advice on Radio Norfolk, I would like to advise the first of several Community Consultations on the October 2014 Joint Standing Committee report will be held at Rawson Hall on Wednesday 12 November at 4pm.

Each of the separate consultations will focus on specific Recommendations.

The first consultation next week will be run by an independent facilitator, Ms Vivien Twyford, and it will focus on Recommendations 1 and 2 of the Joint Standing Committee report.

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Where is Norfolk Island?

Norfolk Island is situated in the Pacific Ocean approximately 1,600km north-east of Sydney, 890km north-east of Lord Howe Island and 1,100km north-west of Auckland.

What time zone is used in Norfolk Island?

Norfolk Island observes Norfolk Time (UTC+11). Daylight saving is observed on Norfolk Island (UTC+12). This means that Norfolk Island is always one hour ahead of Australian east-coast jurisdictions that observe daylight saving time.
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