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Norfolk Island Government 1996
Territory of Norfolk Island
Kingston (administrative center); Burnt Pine (commercial center)
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Administrative divisions:
none (territory of Australia)
none (territory of Australia)
Pitcairners Arrival Day Anniversary, 8 June (1856)
Norfolk Island Act of 1979
wide legislative and executive responsibility under the Norfolk Island Act
of 1979; Supreme Court
18 years of age; universal
Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Administrator
Alan Gardner KERR (since NA April 1992), who is appointed by the Governor
General of Australia
Assembly President David Ernest BUFFETT (since NA May 1992)
elections last held 20 May 1992 (next to be held NA May 1995); results -
percent of vote by party NA; seats - (9 total) independents 9
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Political parties and leaders:
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Diplomatic representation in US:
none (territory of Australia)
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US diplomatic representation:
none (territory of Australia)
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
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