Community Consultion Forms

The Government of Norfolk Island is seeking community feedback from the Norfolk Island community supporting direct democratic decision-making

NORFOLK ISLAND LAND TRUST - COMMUNITY CONSULTATION FEEDBACK FORM

The Government of Norfolk Island is seeking community feedback on whether Norfolk Island should further explore the concept of a Norfolk Island Land Trust.

This consultation is for discussion only.

No Land Trust has been proposed for establishment and no decisions regarding land ownership or governance have been made.

Name (Optional)

Email (Optional)

Age Group - please tick boxes that apply

Under 18

18-30

31-50

51-65

Over 65

Should Norfolk Island further explore the concept of a Norfolk Island Land Trust?

Yes

Unsure

Please explain why* (required)

What potential benefits do you see in a Norfolk Island Land Trust?

Protection of important land

Environmental conservation

Cultural heritage protection

Affordable housing opportunities

Impact on private property

Long-term stewardship

Support for future generations

Community ownership opportunities

Other

Comments

What potential benefits do you see in a Norfolk Island Land Trust?

Governance and accountability

Land ownership concerns

Funding and costs

Political influence

Impact on private property

Lack of safeguards

Other

Comments

What safeguards would you expect before supporting any future proposal?

Should a Land Trust be permitted to support affordable long-term lease arrangements for Norfolk Islanders?

Yes

Unsure

Comments

What types of land, if any, should be considered for long-term stewardship?

Environmental land

Cultural and heritage sites

Community facilities

Future housing opportunities

Agricultural land

Other

Comments

Do you support further investigation of this concept?

Yes

Unsure

Additional Comments

Would you like to participate in future workshops or discussion groups on this topic?

Yes

Unsure

Additional Comments

Thank you for participating in this consultation process.

The Government of Norfolk Island values the views, experiences, and ideas of the community.

Feedback received will be collated and analysed, with a summary of community responses presented at a future meeting of the General Assembly.

The results of the consultation will assist the General Assembly in determining whether, and in what form, any further work on this proposal should proceed.

Personal Information Collection Notice & Disclaimer

Collection and Purpose

The information gathered on this form will only be used for the primary purposes of conducting official Government of Norfolk Island business and election administration.

Third-Party Disclosure

Your personal information will not be passed onto, sold, or shared with third parties (such as external commercial entities or marketing bodies). All data stays within the effective operational control of the Government of Norfolk Island.

Internal Information Sharing

By providing your details, you acknowledge that information may be shared securely between statutory officers, and election officials and government workers within the Government of Norfolk Island. This is done only to fulfill obligations, maintain accurate electoral rolls, and progress business functions.

Access and Correction – please tick boxes that apply

You have the right to request access to the personal information held about you and to ask for corrections if it is inaccurate.

I acknowledge that my personal information will be collected and handled by the Government of Norfolk Island for official business, electoral, and information-sharing purposes as outlined above.”

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NORFOLK ISLAND REFERENDUM - COMMUNITY CONSULTATION FEEDBACK FORM

The Government of Norfolk Island is seeking community feedback on whether Norfolk Island should establish a modern Referendum Law supporting direct democratic decision-making.

This consultation is for discussion only.

No Referendum Law has been drafted, and no decisions have been made.

Name (Optional)

Email (Optional)

Age Group - please tick boxes that apply

Under 18

18-30

31-50

51-65

Over 65

Should Norfolk Islanmd establish a Referendum Law?

Yes

Unsure

Plese explain why?

What types of decisions should require a referendum?

Constitutional changes

Changes to governance arrangements

Major public assets

Significant financial commitments

Land and environmental matters

Other

Comments* (required)

Should constitutional amendments require mandatory community approval?

Yes

Unsure

Comments

What safeguards are most important?

Independent administration

Clear referendum questions

Public information campaigns

Minimum participation thresholds

Independent counting and oversight

Other

Comments

Who should be able to initiate a referendum proposal?

General Assembly

The House

Community petition

Combination of the above

Unsure

Comments

What level of support should be required before a referendum proceeds?

Super majority

Minimum voter turnout requirement

Unsure

Comments

Do you support further development of a Referendum Law proposal?

Yes

Unsure

Additional comments

Should a referendum outcome be binding on the Government?

Yes

Unsure

Additional comments

Would you like to participate in future workshops or discussion groups on this topic?

Yes

Additional comments

Thank you for participating in this consultation process.

The Government of Norfolk Island values the views, experiences, and ideas of the community.

Feedback received will be collated and analysed, with a summary of community responses presented at a future meeting of the General Assembly.

The results of the consultation will assist the General Assembly in determining whether, and in what form, any further work on this proposal should proceed.

Collection and Purpose

The information gathered on this form will only be used for the primary purposes of conducting official Government of Norfolk Island business and election administration.

Third-Party Disclosure

Internal Information Sharing

Access and Correction – please tick boxes that apply

You have the right to request access to the personal information held about you and to ask for corrections if it is inaccurate.

I acknowledge that my personal information will be collected and handled by the Government of Norfolk Island for official business, electoral, and information-sharing purposes as outlined above.”

Acknowledged

Check this box to opt out of receiving information from the Government of Norfolk Island

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