Norfolk Island Act 1979

Norfolk Island Act 1979

The Norfolk Island Act 1979 was an Act of the Parliament of Australia. It granted the Australian external territory of Norfolk Island limited self-government. [1] The Act formally established the Norfolk Island Legislative Assembly and gave the Assembly powers to pass, amend, and repeal laws, and - subject to the assent of the Administrator of Norfolk Island - executive powers.[1] The Act was made under the powers granted to Parliament in section 122 of the Constitution of Australia.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Norfolk Island Historical Events". Department of the Attorney-General, Australia. http://www.ag.gov.au/www/agd/agd.nsf/Page/TerritoriesofAustralia_NorfolkIsland_NorfolkIslandHistoricalEvents. Retrieved 29 October 2010. 

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