Update on Christmas Island Strategic Assessment

The Australian Government is pausing the Christmas Island Strategic Assessment (CISA) while significant policy and law reforms are ongoing.

Quotes attributable to Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories, and Member for Eden-Monaro, the Hon Kristy McBain MP:

“The Government remains committed to exploring options to support sustainable economic development and continuing to reduce structural barriers to diversification on Christmas Island.

“I thank all stakeholders for their input into the Christmas Island Strategic Assessment to date. We will continue working with the Christmas Island community to achieve positive economic, social and environmental outcomes.”