Norfolk Island Administrator

The Administrator of Norfolk Island is appointed by the Governor-General of Australia.

The Administrator represents the Australian Government on Norfolk Island.

The Administrator is responsible for assisting the implementation of the Australian Government's agenda on Norfolk Island and for engaging with, and advocating on behalf of, the Norfolk Island community. The role also has a range of statutory powers and functions relating to the delivery of government services on the Island.

The Australian Government announced the appointment of Ms Fiona McKergow as Administrator of Norfolk Island on 15 May 2026, following a merit selection and appointment process. Ms McKergow's three-year term commences from 1 June 2026.

Government House

Photo: Mark Mohell—Kingston and Arthurs Vale Historic Area, Norfolk Island (part of the World Heritage Listed Australian Convict Sites)

Norfolk Island's historic Government House—built in 1829 and handsomely restored—is generally not open to the public. However, on a number of occasions each year, its formal rooms are open for the afternoon—1.00 pm to 3.30 pm—for public inspection.

This is to allow opportunities for people to visit and gain an appreciation of Government House's place in the rich history of Norfolk Island as well as to raise funds for Norfolk Island's volunteer charity and service organisations.

The Government House Open Day program is subject to the possibility that scheduled Open Days may be cancelled or changed at short notice because of operational requirements or bad weather such as when it is wet or windy.