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Participation

The Government of Norfolk Island provides for direct participation of the Norfolk Island People in governance through established processes.

Ways to Participate

Direct participation of the Norfolk Island People is the foundation of our system of self-government. There are many meaningful ways to contribute to decisions, shape policy, and strengthen our democratic institutions.

Attend

Join the General Assembly and other public forums to witness governance in action and contribute to community decisionmaking. The General Assembly is the highest decision making body of the Norfolk Island People.

Contribute

Share your views through public review processes, including submissions on the Governance Charter, committee Terms of Reference, and other motions released ahead of the General Assembly. Submissions can be made online or in person at the GNI Hub.

Engage

Participate in committees, working groups, and advisory bodies to help shape specific areas of policy and community development. Draft Terms of Reference for committees will be released for public review prior to adoption at the General Assembly

Enrol

Register on the electoral roll to participate in formal voting processes. You can enrol online or in person at the GNI Hub, where staff can assist with criteria and documentation.

Visit the GNI Hub

The GNI Hub at Foodland Mall is a central point for community engagement.

During set public access hours, you can:

  • Get information about current governance work
  • Review documents on public review
  • Make submissions in person
  • Ask questions and speak with staff
  • Enrol on the electoral roll
  • Access support with evidence requirements or forms


The Hub provides a welcoming space for community members to stay

Join the Electoral Roll

Ensure your voice is counted in formal voting processes. Enrolment is open to all eligible Norfolk Island residents.

Eligibility to Vote:

✓To vote, you must be 18 years or older.

You must also meet one of the following:

✓Resident of Norfolk Island for 5 years or more (the 5 years do not need to be consecutive, and your usual home must be Norfolk Island even if you are temporarily away); or

✓Native-born of Pitcairn descent (born on Norfolk Island or Pitcairn Island).

✓All voters must be able to vote in person on election day.

Upcoming Opportunities

Upcoming

Public Review - Governance Charter and Operational Manual 2026.

The Governance Charter will be available for public review prior to the General Assembly.
Community feedback will help inform the final version that will be considered for adoption at the General Assembly on 30 May.

Upcoming

Public Review — Committee Terms of Reference (TOR)

The draft Terms of Reference for the initial committees will be released for community review ahead of the General Assembly.
Following the review period, the TOR will be brought forward for adoption at the General Assembly.

Upcoming

Motions for Community Review

In the leadup to the General Assembly, the Government will release additional motions and proposals for community review.
These motions will be published progressively and will be considered by the General Assembly on 30 May.

30 May 2026

General Assembly — 30 May

Rawson Hall — Open to all community members

The General Assembly is the highest decision making body of the Norfolk Island People.
At this Assembly:

  • The Governance Charter will be presented for adoption following its public review period.
  • The Committee Terms of Reference will be considered for adoption.
  • Additional motions released during the review period will be brought forward for community decision.
  • Community members will participate directly in decisions shaping the Island’s governance and institutional development

Make a Submission

Your voice matters. Share your views, ideas, or concerns with the Government. All submissions are reviewed and considered in our decision-making processes.

• Submissions can be made anonymously

• All topics related to governance welcome

• Responses provided where appropriate

• Formal submissions recorded for transparency

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.

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.

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.

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

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.