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.
24 October 2019
On behalf of the Australian Government, I am pleased to publicly release the Monitoring the Norfolk Island Economy report and baseline tool.
24 October 2019
The Australian Government has delivered more than $400,000 to help secure the future of two of Australia’s most threatened bird species.
18 October 2019
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.
17 October 2019
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.
30 September 2019
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.
26 September 2019
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…
26 September 2019
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.
25 September 2019
Last night the Cocos (Keeling) Islands (CKI) were awarded a gold medal at Western Australia’s 2019 Top Tourism Town Awards.
18 September 2019
Dear Christmas Island (CI) residents,
Thank you for welcoming me to your beautiful Island during my first visit as your Minister.
17 September 2019
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…
30 August 2019
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.
29 August 2019
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.
28 August 2019
A children’s nature-based play area, and upgrades to the Christmas Island (CI) outdoor cinema and sporting facilities are among the projects to be awarded funding to implement projects aligned to actions in the…
27 August 2019
The Australian Government is delivering a number of initiatives to support economic activity and build a sustainable economy on Christmas Island, including supporting tourism and releasing Crown land for development.
07 August 2019