The Hon Nola Marino MP

I am pleased to announce an increase in flights between Brisbane and Norfolk Island to support growth in the local tourism industry by enabling more people to visit.

Further community engagement on proposed changes to fishing rules in the Indian Ocean Territories (IOT) of Christmas Island (CI) and the Cocos (Keeling) Islands (CKI) will take place in the next fortnight.

I am delighted that more than 1800 cruise ship passengers made history on Sunday, landing at Norfolk Island on the maiden voyages of the three new Passenger Transfer Vessels (PTV), and providing a significant boost to the local economy.

On behalf of the Australian Government, I am pleased to publicly release the Monitoring the Norfolk Island Economy report and baseline tool.

The Australian Government has delivered more than $400,000 to help secure the future of two of Australia’s most threatened bird species.

The Australian Government will provide the Norfolk Island community with $210,000 for critical infrastructure to boost the genetic diversity and sustainability of local ruminant livestock.

My first visit to Australia’s most remote external territory, the Cocos (Keeling) Islands (CKI) has showcased local residents’ commitment to advancing and protecting the Islands.

I am so pleased that one of the most advanced scanners in the world is allowing doctors and nurses on Cocos (Keeling) Islands (CKI) to deliver safer and better health care to you, and improve patient outcomes.

Cocos (Keeling) Islands (CKI) business and tourism operators have come together at Government House on West Island to discuss with me the potential to grow the local economy, support employment, and create opportunities for small businesses and…

It is my pleasure to launch the Cocos CV which showcases the unique capacity and capability of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands (CKI) to attract investment and support employment in Australia’s remote coral atolls.

Last night the Cocos (Keeling) Islands (CKI) were awarded a gold medal at Western Australia’s 2019 Top Tourism Town Awards.

Dear Christmas Island (CI) residents,

Thank you for welcoming me to your beautiful Island during my first visit as your Minister.

The Australian Government is working to identify opportunities for sustainable tourism growth on Christmas Island (CI) and the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, with the release of the Terms of Reference for an independent review of tourism in the Indian…

Australian Government funding will enable the latest modern medical imaging technology and allow doctors and nurses on Christmas Island (CI) to improve patient outcomes and deliver safer and better care.

Thanks to a $60,000 funding boost from the Australian Government, the Christmas Island (CI) Daycare Centre will increase its services to families on the island.