In 1856 the descendants of the Bounty
Mutineers moved from Pitcairn Island to Norfolk Island and thereby commenced the Third
Settlement of Norfolk Island. Norfolk Island today is a Territory under the authority of
the Commonwealth of Australia. It is governed under the provisions of the Norfolk
Island Act 1979, which established a 9-member Legislative Assembly with power to
legislate for the Island. The Assembly is elected by Island residents.
Commonwealth laws apply to the Island only where they are expressed to do so.
For a brief overview of our political
history up to 2001, click on photo of Old Military Barracks:
The Legislative Assembly of Norfolk Island by
convention meets on the third Wednesday of each month though special sittings are convened
from time to time.
Members of the 12th Legislative Assembly,
From left to right:
Back row: Ian Anderson and Andre Nobbs
Middle row: Geoff Gardner, Chris Magri and Brendon Christian
Front row: Robin-Eleanor Adams (Clerk), Tim Sheridan, Vicki Jack, Lisle Snell, Neville
Christian and Gaye Evans (Deputy Clerk)
Clicking the
Norfolk Island flag in the index... ... should bring you back to this page.
This Website is designed to help with information about The Legislative
Assembly, Government and Administration of Norfolk Island
If you have any suggestions that could improve the site, please emailus or write to: Old Military Barracks
Quality Row
Kingston
Norfolk Island
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