English, Norfolk, a mixture of 18th century English and ancient Tahitian) 40.3, Fijian 1.8, other 6.8, unspecified 6.2
Economic Overview
Key economic indicators for Norfolk Island
Political System
Governance structure of Norfolk Island
Government Type:
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
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 Eric HUTCHINSON (since 1 April 2017)
Judiciary:
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