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Norfolk Islands Norfolk Islands

ES001

Head of State
Question:How is the Head of State selected?
Answer(s): f. Inherited monarchy with a Governor appointed by the Monarch
Comments: The head of state is the British monarch, represented by the Australian Governor General.
Source: Norfolk Island Act, Preamble, p. 1 & art. 6 CIA World Factbook: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/nf.html
Verified: 2010/01/07
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ES002

Head of Government
Question:How is the Head of Government selected?
Answer: e. Appointed
Comments: There shall be an Administrator of the Territory, who shall administer the government of the Territory as a Territory under the authority of the Commonwealth. The Administrator shall be appointed by the Governor General by Commission and shall hold office during the pleasure of the Governor General.
Source: Norfolk Island Act, art. 5-6
Verified: 2010/01/07
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ES003

President
Question:Does the country have a president?
Answer: b. No
Comments:
Source: Norfolk Island Act, Preamble, p. 1 & art. 6 CIA World Factbook: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/nf.html
Verified: 2010/01/07
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ES004

Number of Chambers
Question:The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
Answer: a. One chamber
Comments: The Legislative Assembly has power, with the assent of the Administrator or the Governor General, as the case may be, to make laws for the peace, order and good government of the Territory. The Legislative Assembly consists of 9 members.
Source: Norfolk Island Act, art. 19 & 31
Verified: 2010/01/07
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ES005

Electoral System (Chamber 1)
Question:What is the electoral system for Chamber 1 of the national legislature?
Answer(s): k. No information available
Comments: The Legislative Assembly consists of 9 seats elected by electors who have 9 votes each, but only 4 can be given to any candidate.
Source: CIA World Factbook: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/nf.html
Verified: 2010/01/07
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