Norfolk Island Act 1979

The Norfolk Island Act 1979[1] was an Act of the Parliament of Australia. It granted the Australian external territory of Norfolk Island limited self-government. [2] The Act formally established the Norfolk Island Legislative Assembly and gave the Assembly powers to pass, amend, and repeal laws, and – subject to the assent of the Administrator of Norfolk Island – executive powers.[2] The Act was made under the powers granted to Parliament in section 122 of the Constitution of Australia.[2]

Norfolk Island Act 1979
Parliament of Australia
Long title An Act to provide for the government of Norfolk Island.
Assented to	30 May 1979
Introduced by	Fraser Government
Status: In force

The Norfolk Island Legislation Amendment Act 2015 passed the Australian Parliament on May 14, 2015 (Assented on 26 May, 2015) abolishing self-government on Norfolk Island and transferring Norfolk Island into a council as part of New South Wales law.[3] From July 1, 2016 Norfolk Island legislation will be transferred to New South Wales and subject to NSW legislation.[4]

In February 2016, the Australian Parliament passed the Territories Legislation Amendment Act 2016 (Assented on 23 March, 2016) to enhance further political reforms on Norfolk Island.[5]

In December 2020, another round of territories reform legislation (as the “Territories Legislation Amendment Act 2020”) was passed and assented to.[6][7]

References

1. "Norfolk Island Act 1979". www.legislation.gov.au. 30 May 1979..
2. "Norfolk Island Historical Events". Department of the Attorney-General, Australia. Archived from the original on 20 September 2010. Retrieved 29 October 2010.
3. "Norfolk Island Legislation Amendment Act 2015". www.legislation.gov.au. 26 May 2015..
4. "Norfolk Island reform". Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development (Cth). Retrieved 14 October 2016..
5. "Territories Legislation Amendment Act 2016". www.legislation.gov.au. 23 March 2016..

External links

• Norfolk Island Act 1979 at Austlii