English, Mandarin 17.2, Malay 17.1, Cantonese 3.9, Min Nan 1.6, Tagalog 1, other 4.5, unspecified 27.1
Economic Overview
Key economic indicators for Christmas Island
Political System
Governance structure of Christmas Island
Government Type:
non-self-governing overseas territory of Australia
Head 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 Ms. Farzian ZAINAL (since 11 May 2023)
Judiciary:
under the terms of the Territorial Law Reform Act 1992, Western Australia provides court services as needed for the island, including the Supreme Court and subordinate courts (District Court, Magistrate Court, Family Court, Children's Court, and Coroners' Court)