Norfolk Island Annual Report 2009
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NORFOLK ISLAND ANNUAL REPORT 2009 - 2010 Period: 1 July 2009 to 30 June 2010 CONTENTS TWELFTH NORFOLK ISLAND LEGISLATIVE BIRTHS , DEATHS & MARRIAGES .............. 46 ASSEMBLY .............................................................5 LAND TITLES .......................................... 46 THIRTEENTH NORFOLK ISLAND MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION .............. 47 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY .................................6 MISCELLANEOUS REGISTERS ................... 47 ADMINISTRATION OF NORFOLK ISLAND COMPANIES & WELFARE SERVICES ............... 47 ORGANISATION STRUCTURE...........................7 COMPANIES OFFICE NORFOLK ISLAND CLIMATE............................8 ................................. 48 STATUTORY BODIES.........................................11 SOCIAL SERVICES ................................... 49 NORFOLK ISLAND HOSPITAL ENTERPRISE ...... 11 RETAIL PRICE INDEX ............................... 50 NORFOLK ISLAND GOVERNMENT TOURIST HEALTHCARE ............................................... 51 BUREAU ...................................................... 14 EMPLOYMENT & WORKERS COMPENSATION .. 52 NORFOLK ISLAND GAMING AUTHORITY ......... 19 TOURISM ACCOMMODATION......................... 52 STATUTORY BOARDS & COMMITTEES.......20 NORFOLK ISLAND MUSEUM .......................... 55 ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW TRIBUNAL ............ 20 PUBLIC LIBRARY .......................................... 56 EMPLOYMENT CONCILIATION BOARD ............ 20 NORFOLK ISLAND POST OFFICE ..................... 56 EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNAL ............................. 20 PHILATELIC BUREAU .................................... 57 HEALTHCARE CLAIMS COMMITTEE ............... 20 NORFOLK ISLAND LIQUOR BOND ................... 57 IMMIGRATION COMMITTEE........................... 20 NORFOLK ISLAND CENTRAL SCHOOL ............. 58 LEGAL AID ADVISORY COMMITTEE ............... 21 ENVIRONMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE ........ 62 LIQUOR LICENSING BOARD ........................... 21 PUBLIC WORKS ............................................ 62 MENTAL HEALTH TRIBUNAL ......................... 21 MECHANICAL SECTION ............................ 62 MUSEUM TRUST ........................................... 21 BUILDING MAINTENANCE SECTION .......... 62 NORFOLK ISLAND CULTURAL HERITAGE PAINTING SECTION .................................. 63 COMMITTEE ................................................. 22 GROUNDS & PUBLIC PLACES SECTION ..... 63 PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT BOARD ............. 23 ROADS SECTION ...................................... 63 PUBLIC SECTOR REMUNERATION TRIBUNAL .. 23 ADMINISTRATION STORE ......................... 64 PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD ............................... 23 LIGHTERAGE ................................................ 65 SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD ............................. 24 LAND USE & ENVIRONMENT ......................... 65 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER..........................26 ENVIRONMENT ....................................... 67 HUMAN RESOURCES ..................................... 26 HEALTH , BUILDING & QUARANTINE ........ 69 LEGAL SERVICES UNIT .................................. 26 PLANNING .............................................. 70 INTERNAL AUDIT ......................................... 28 WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES ............. 71 NORFOLK ISLAND POLICE ............................. 28 RESERVES AND FORESTRY SERVICES ............. 73 KINGSTON AND ARTHUR ’S VALE HISTORIC NORFOLK ISLAND AIRPORT ........................... 73 AREA (KAVHA ) ............................................ 32 NORFOLK TELECOM ..................................... 74 KAVHA MANAGEMENT BOARD ................ 33 BROADCASTING SERVICE ........................ 76 GST OFFICE .................................................. 34 NORFOLK ISLAND ELECTRICITY .................... 76 NORFOLK AIR ............................................... 37 NORFOLK ENERGY ........................................ 77 CORPORATE & COMMUNITY SERVICES.....39 NORFOLK ISLAND FIRE SERVICE & EMERGENCY RISK MANAGEMENT ..................................... 39 MANAGEMENT ............................................. 77 COMPLAINTS HANDLING ............................... 39 INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT............ 80 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY .............. 40 SUMMARY STATEMENT OF FINANCE UNIT .............................................. 40 COMPREHENSIVE INCOME............................ 82 SUMMARY STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ........................ 41 PUBLIC FUNDS ................................................... 83 RECORDS MANAGEMENT .............................. 42 SUMMARY BALANCE SHEET ......................... 84 NORFOLK ISLAND CUSTOMS ......................... 42 SUMMARY CASH FLOW STATEMENT ......... 85 IMMIGRATION .............................................. 43 REGISTRY OFFICE ......................................... 45 SUPREME COURT .......................................... 45 COURT OF PETTY SESSIONS ..................... 45 CORONER ’S COURT ................................. 46 - 2 - THE ADMINISTRATION OF NORFOLK ISLAND TELEPHONE: 6723 22001 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER FACSIMILE: 6723 23177 ADMINISTRATION OFFICES KINGSTON NORFOLK ISLAND 2899 Tuesday 28 June 2011 The Hon. David E. Buffett, MLA Chief Minister Norfolk Island Legislative Assembly Old Military Barracks Kingston NORFOLK ISLAND 2899 Dear Chief Minister, Please find enclosed the 2009/2010 Annual report of the Administration of Norfolk Island. The downturn in the island’s tourism industry that was evident in the 2008/2009 financial year worsened, and visitor arrivals declined by 11% on the previous year resulting in 26,339 arrivals. This represents 26% less visitation in two years. The reduced visitation had a direct impact on Administration revenues which declined by $2.680 mil between years. Expenditure was also curtailed by $3.046 mil. The ongoing losses being incurred by the operation of Norfolk Air ($3.65 mil) having the largest effect on public finances. The policy of maintaining both public sector employment levels and services provided by the Government was followed throughout the year. The freeze on discretionary spending that was introduced on 6 May 2009 was maintained throughout the year in an effort to monitor cash levels. The report has been prepared consistent with the requirements of the Public Sector Management Act 2000 and the Public Moneys Act 1979 . It has been delayed in being prepared due to difficulties in completing the financial audit for the year. - 3 - These difficulties arising from severe financial problems the Government is facing requiring it to seek financial support from the Australian Government. This uncertainty in funding has created difficulty in providing audit on the assumption of going concern , this being a requirement of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) the basis on which the financial reports have been prepared. Within this tight economic climate the staff of the Administration have responded well to the financial constraints and through their efforts it was possible to reduce the expenditure in line with reduced income. Despite operating through a difficult year, the Administration and Territory Authorities have operated well and the efforts of the individual staff and managers in enabling this to be achieved need to be acknowledged in achieving these results. The report is provided to you for tabling in the Legislative Assembly and for public consideration. George Plant Chief Executive Officer - 4 - TWELFTH NORFOLK ISLAND LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY (March 2007 to March 2010) LISLE D. SNELL Speaker TIMOTHY J. SHERIDAN Deputy Speaker Ian R.M. Anderson Brendan A. Christian Neville C. Christian Geoffrey R. Gardner Stephanie V. Jack Christopher A.C. Magri Andre N. Nobbs EXECUTIVE MEMBERS AND THEIR PORTFOLIOS ANDRE N . NOBBS NEVILLE C . CHRISTIAN GEOFFREY R . GARDNER STEPHANIE V . JACK CHRISTOPHER A . C . MAGRI Chief Minister Minister for Finance Minister for Tourism & Health Minister for the Environment, Minister for Commerce & Education & Social Welfare Industry Intergovernmental Business Public Monies: Tourism Environment: Commerce and Industry Self Government - Administration Assets Health: - Environmental Health Fishing Strategic Planning - Fees and Charges - Hospital Enterprise - Land Management Superannuation Public Service/Annual Report - Revenue Raising - Healthcare Land and Buildings: Industrial Relations Immigration - Economic Policy Gaming - Regulatory Administration Civil Works: Workers Compensation - GST Sport and Recreation Education - Roads Employment Government Business Enterprises: Police Social Welfare Industrial Initiatives Licensing - Electricity Legal Matters: Public Health Economic Policy Culture and History - Telecommunications - Courts Agriculture and Horticulture Transport New Technology Assessment (Broadcasting) - Legal Aid Quarry - Shipping - Lighterage - Tribunals Waste Management Liquor Bond - Airport - Suits for and against the Parks & Forestry Postal/Philatelic Airline Administration Quarantine Customs National Park & Botanic Gardens Retail Price Index Museums Benefit Adjustment Factor KAVHA Emergency Services - Firearms - Explosives - Fire Protection & Control Disaster Management 20 October 2008 - 5 - THIRTEENTH NORFOLK ISLAND LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY (From March 2010) ROBIN ELEANOR ADAMS Speaker LISLE DENIS SNELL Deputy Speaker Craig M. Anderson David E. Buffett Rhonda E. Griffith Michael W. King Andre N. Nobbs Timothy J. Sheridan Melissa Ward EXECUTIVE MEMBERS AND THEIR PORTFOLIOS CHIEF MINISTER MINISTER FOR FINANCE AND THE MINISTER