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Capital city
Kingston |
Executive branch > Chief of state
Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by the Australian governor general |
Executive branch > Elections
none; the monarch is hereditary; administrator appointed by the governor general of Australia and represents the monarch and Australia |
Executive branch > Head of government
Administrator Grant TAMBLING (since 1 November 2003) |
Flag description
three vertical bands of green (hoist side), white, and green with a large green Norfolk Island pine tree centered in the slightly wider white band |
Independence
none (territory of Australia) |
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International organization participation
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UPU |
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Judicial branch
Supreme Court; Court of Petty Sessions |
Legal system
based on the laws of Australia, local ordinances and acts; English common law applies in matters not covered by either Australian or Norfolk Island law |
Legislative branch
unicameral Legislative Assembly (9 seats; members elected by electors who have nine equal votes each but only four votes can be given to any one candidate; to serve three-year terms) |
Legislative branch > Election results
seats - independents 9 (note - no political parties) |
Legislative branch > Elections
last held 20 October 2004 (next to be held by December 2007) |
National holiday
Bounty Day (commemorates the arrival of Pitcairn Islanders), 8 June (1856) |
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political parties > No party
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Political parties and leaders
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none |
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Political pressure groups and leaders
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none |
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Prime minister
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David Buffett |
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Status
dependent democracy |
Suffrage
18 years of age; universal |
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Transnational Issues > Disputes > International
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none |
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