Norfolk Island - Government
Based on the etymolgy of Norfolk Island, it was named by British explorer Captain James COOK after Mary HOWARD, Duchess of Norfolk, in 1774. The Government system in this country is the non-self-governing overseas territory of Australia; note - the Norfolk Island Regional Council, which began operations 1 July 2016, is responsible for planning and managing a variety of public services, including those funded by the Government of Australia type and the different Administrative divisions includes: none (territory of Australia)
National symbols

Norfolk Island pine.

The flag
The National flag of Norfolk Island has three vertical bands of green (hoist side), white, and green with a large green Norfolk Island pine tree centered in the slightly wider white band; green stands for the rich vegetation on the island, and the pine tree - endemic to the island - is a symbol of Norfolk Island.
The National Anthem
Title "Come Ye Blessed"
Lyric/music New Testament/John Prindle SCOTT
More about the government of Norfolk Island
Date of Independence none (territory of Australia)
National holiday Bounty Day (commemorates the arrival of Pitcairn Islanders), 8 June (1856)
Legal system English common law and the laws of Australia
International law organization participation
Constitution
History Previous 1913, 1957; latest effective 7 August 1979
Amendments Amended many times, last in 2020
Citizenship
Executive Branch
Chief of state King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022); represented by Governor General of the Commonwealth of Australia General David HURLEY (since 1 July 2019)
Head of government Administrator Eric HUTCHINSON (since 1 April 2017)
Cabinet Executive Council consists of 4 Legislative Assembly members
Elections/appointments the monarchy is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch; administrator appointed by the governor general of Australia for a 2-year term and represents the monarch and Australia
Legislative branch
Description Unicameral Norfolk Island Regional Council (5 seats; councillors directly elected by simple majority vote to serve 4-year terms); mayor elected annually by the councillors
Elections Last held on 28 May 2016 (next originally scheduled for 13 March 2021 but was postponed); note - on 6 December 2021, the councilors of the Norfolk Island Regional Council were formally dismissed by the assistant minister who was appointed as Administrator of the Council until 2024
Election results Seats by party - independent 5; composition - men 4, women 1, percentage women 20%
Judicial branch
Highest court(s) Supreme Court of Norfolk Island (consists of the chief justice and several justices); note - appeals beyond the Supreme Court of Norfolk Island are heard by the Federal Court and the High Court of Australia
Judge selection and term of office Justices appointed by the governor general of Australia from among justices of the Federal Court of Australia; justices serve until mandatory retirement at age 70
Subordinate courts Petty Court of Sessions; specialized courts, including a Coroner's Court and the Employment Tribunal
Diplomatic representation in the US
Diplomatic representation from the US
Embassy None (territory of Australia)
Key Political parties and their leaders in Norfolk Island
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