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Norfolk Island trip recap

Dear Norfolk Islanders

Thank you for welcoming me to your home last week.

I was thrilled to be able to meet so many locals on my visit and can’t wait to return and spend more time with the community.

28 July 2022

Community update

Interview with Greg Jennett, ABC 24 Afternoon Briefing
SUBJECTS: 47th Parliament opening, rights of the territories, Australian Council of Local Government Areas

27 July 2022

Transcript

Interview with Nic Healey ABC Western Plains, Breakfast
SUBJECT: Norfolk Island supply chains.

27 July 2022

Transcript

Interview with Simon Lauder, ABC South East radio Breakfast
SUBJECTS: Opening of 47th Parliament, foot and mouth outbreak in Indonesia, 43 per cent climate change target, aged-care facilities, mental health facilities, Norfolk Island supply chains, voluntary assisted dying legislation in ACT and NT.

26 July 2022

Transcript

Upgraded jetty sparkles at Spencer Park, Merimbula

Merimbula's new locally-made modern, floating jetty at Spencer Park has been officially opened.

18 July 2022

Media release

Minister McBain visiting Norfolk Island

Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories, the Hon Kristy McBain MP is visiting Norfolk Island from 19 to 21 July.

14 July 2022

Media release

Interview with Joe Hildebrand, 2GB
SUBJECTS: Coral Princess visit to Eden, cruising, flooding, foot and mouth outbreak in Indonesia, regional tourism, fuel excise.

12 July 2022

Transcript

Listening to the community on council rates and charges

In response to community feedback and the ongoing impacts of COVID-19, the Australian Government and the Norfolk Island Regional Council (NIRC) have agreed the proposed increases in land rates and waste management will…

05 July 2022

Media release

Introduction to Jervis Bay Territory residents

To the residents of the Jervis Bay Territory,

01 July 2022

Media release

Interview with Liz Trevaskis, ABC Darwin Drive
SUBJECTS: Ban on Australian territories legislating around euthanasia, Ministry for Territories.

30 June 2022

Transcript

Interview with James Vyver, ABC Canberra Drive
SUBJECT: Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill.

30 June 2022

Transcript

New heritage laws for Christmas Island

I am pleased to announce new laws to support and manage private freehold properties with local heritage values on Christmas Island (CI).

28 June 2022

Media release

To the residents of Norfolk Island

I am pleased and proud to have been asked by the Prime Minister to take on the position of Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories.

28 June 2022

Media release

To the residents of the Indian Ocean Territories

I am thrilled the Prime Minister asked me to take on the position of Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories.

28 June 2022

Media release

Nominations now open for 2022 National Awards for Local Government

Local Governments across Australia are encouraged to nominate outstanding projects to be recognised in this year’s National Awards for Local Government. 

21 June 2022

Media release