CONTENTS

TENTH NORFOLK ISLAND LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY...... 5 ELEVENTH NORFOLK ISLAND LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY...... 6 ADMINISTRATION OF NORFOLK ISLAND ORGANISATION STRUCTURE ...... 7 CLIMATE ...... 8 STATUTORY BODIES ...... 9 NORFOLK ISLAND GAMING AUTHORITY ...... 9 NORFOLK ISLAND GOVERNMENT TOURIST BUREAU...... 9 NORFOLK ISLAND HOSPITAL ENTERPRISE...... 11 STATUTORY BOARDS...... 13 ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW TRIBUNAL ...... 13 EMPLOYMENT CONCILIATION BOARD...... 13 EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNAL ...... 13 HEALTHCARE CLAIMS COMMITTEE...... 13 IMMIGRATION BOARD ...... 13 LEGAL AID ADVISORY COMMITTEE...... 13 LIQUOR LICENSING BOARD ...... 14 MENTAL HEALTH TRIBUNAL ...... 14 MUSEUM TRUST...... 14 NORFOLK ISLAND CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE...... 14 PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT BOARD...... 14 PUBLIC SECTOR REMUNERATION TRIBUNAL...... 15 PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD ...... 15 SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD...... 15 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER ...... 17 HUMAN RESOURCES...... 17 LEGAL SERVICES UNIT...... 18 INTERNAL AUDIT...... 20 NORFOLK ISLAND POLICE...... 20 KINGSTON AND ARTHUR’S VALE HISTORIC AREA ...... 21 KAVHA MANAGEMENT BOARD...... 21 CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY SERVICES ...... 22 FINANCE...... 22 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY...... 23 RECORDS MANAGEMENT ...... 23 NORFOLK ISLAND CUSTOMS...... 24 IMMIGRATION ...... 25 REGISTRY OFFICE...... 25 LAND TITLES OFFICE...... 25 COURT REGISTRY...... 26 SUPREME COURT...... 26 COURT OF PETTY SESSIONS ...... 26 FAMILY COURT ...... 27 CORONERS COURT ...... 27 BIRTHS, DEATHS AND MARRIAGES REGISTRY...... 27 MISCELLANEOUS REGISTERS...... 27 COMPANIES...... 27 RETAIL PRICE INDEX ...... 27 SOCIAL SERVICES...... 28 HEALTHCARE ...... 28 EMPLOYMENT AND WORKERS COMPENSATION ...... 28 TOURISM ACCOMMODATION...... 29 MUSEUMS ...... 30 NORFOLK ISLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY ...... 32 NORFOLK ISLAND POSTAL SERVICES...... 33 POST OFFICE...... 33 PHILATELIC BUREAU...... 33 NORFOLK ISLAND LIQUOR BOND ...... 34 NORFOLK ISLAND CENTRAL SCHOOL ...... 34

ENVIRONMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE...... 38 PUBLIC WORKS ...... 38 MECHANICAL SECTION ...... 38 ROADS...... 38 BUILDING MAINTENANCE, GROUNDS AND PUBLIC PLACES ...... 38 LIGHTERAGE SERVICE...... 39 ADMINISTRATION STORE...... 39 LAND USE AND ENVIRONMENT...... 40 HEALTH, QUARANTINE, BUILDING AND WATER ASSURANCE ...... 40 PLANNING ...... 41 WASTE MANAGEMENT ...... 41 NORFOLK ISLAND PARKS AND FORESTRY SERVICE ...... 42 STOCK HEALTH INSPECTION AND ANIMAL REGISTRATION ...... 43 FISHERIES ...... 43 NORFOLK ISLAND AIRPORT...... 43 NORFOLK TELECOM ...... 44 BROADCASTING SERVICE...... 45 NORFOLK ISLAND ELECTRICITY...... 46 NORFOLK ISLAND FIRE SERVICE AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ...... 46 INDEPENDENT AUDIT REPORT...... 48 CONSOLIDATED INCOME AND EXPENDITURE STATEMENT...... 49 CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET ...... 50 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS ...... 53

THE ADMINISTRATION OF NORFOLK ISLAND

TELEPHONE 6723 22001 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER FACSIMILE 6723 23177 ADMINISTRATION OFFICES KINGSTON NORFOLK ISLAND 2899

The Honourable Geoff Gardner, MLA Chief Minister Norfolk Island Legislative Assembly Offices Old Military Barracks Kingston NORFOLK ISLAND

Dear Chief Minister,

I am pleased to submit the 2004/2005 Annual Report for the Administration of Norfolk Island.

There have been challenges for the Service during the year under review, with three different persons carrying out the role of Chief Executive Officer, which remains occupied by myself on an acting basis. A recruitment freeze was imposed for the latter half of the year under review, which sees a number of sections running below full complement.

The loss of Norfolk Jet services to the island toward the end of the year under review and subsequent underwriting by the Norfolk Island Government of air services to the island will have an impact on cash reserves and revenues which may affect ability to meet strategic objectives in other areas.

Despite these challenges, the Administration of Norfolk Island continues to manage a broad range of diverse activities that, with few exceptions, cover the services provided by all three tiers of government on the Australian mainland.

The following are but some of the major projects and initiatives undertaken in the 2004/2005 year:

· Development of proposed Norfolk Sustainability Levy legislation and administrative framework · Completion of the Administration Management Plan as part of the corporate planning framework scheduled for implementation in the 2004/2005 financial year · Stabilisation of the Flagstaff Hill escarpment and the construction of the Flagstaff Hill scenic walkway · Complete construction and opening of new office section (Block F) at the school · Introduction of ADSL broadband Internet services for the community · Design and order of a new emergency power generator system and battery backup system for Norfolk Telecom · Carrying out under-grounding of the power supply and telephone cable in Stockyard Road · Establishment of a government airline office to provide revenue accounting for government underwritten airline operation · Arranged for staff training in a number of areas.

I extend my thanks to the staff of the Administration and Government Statutory organisations for their support, commitment, professionalism and achievements throughout 2004/2005.

I present the report for tabling in the Legislative Assembly, following which it will be made available to the public.

Yours sincerely,

Steve Mathews Acting Chief Executive Officer 15 November 2005

TENTH NORFOLK ISLAND LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

DAVID E. BUFFETT Speaker CHLOE B. NICHOLAS Deputy Speaker

Ivens F. Buffett John T. Brown Graeme Donaldson Geoffrey R. Gardner Stephanie V. Jack Ronald C. Nobbs Ric Robinson - from 19/1/04 to 20/10/04

EXECUTIVE MEMBERS AND THEIR PORTFOLIOS

GEOFFREY ROBERT GARDNER GRAEME DONALDSON DAVID ERNEST BUFFETT IVENS FRANCOIS BUFFETT

Chief Minister and Minister for Minister for Finance Minister for Community Services Minister for Land and the Environment Intergovernment Relations and Tourism

Immigration Public Monies Tourism and International Transport Environment Intergovernmental Business (includes Administration Assets, Health (includes Environmental Health, Self Government Licensing, Economic Policy) (includes Hospital Enterprise Quarantine, Land Management) Strategic Planning Customs and Healthcare) Land and Buildings Cyber Centre Government Business Enterprises Police (Regulatory Administration) Gaming (Electricity, Telecom, Liquor Bond, Emergency Services Agriculture and Horticulture KAVHA Lighterage, Airport) (includes Firearms and Explosives, Fishing Sport and Recreation Commerce and Industry Fire Protection and Control) Quarry (including Cascade Cliff Legal Matters Workers Compensation Scheme Disaster Management Management Board) (Civil legal proceedings, by and Employment Community and Culture Waste Management against the Administration, Industrial Relations Social Welfare Parks and Forestry Courts, Legal Aid, Censorship, Retail Price Index Museums National Park and Botanic Gardens Corporate Affairs and Business Benefit Adjustment Factor Civil Works Names, Registration of Professions) Broadcasting and TV Education Public Service

THE HON. IVENS F. BUFFETT HELD THE PORTFOLIO OF MINISTER FOR LAND AND THE ENVIRONMENT UNTIL HIS TRAGIC DEATH ON 19 JULY 2004.

ELEVENTH NORFOLK ISLAND LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

DAVID E. BUFFETT Speaker TIMOTHY J. BROWN Deputy Speaker

Lorraine C. Boudan John T. Brown Neville C. Christian Geoffrey R. Gardner Stephanie V. Jack Ronald C. Nobbs Timothy J. Sheridan

EXECUTIVE MEMBERS AND THEIR PORTFOLIOS

GEOFFREY ROBERT GARDNER RONALD COANE NOBBS JOHN TERENCE BROWN VICKY JACK

Chief Minister Minister for Finance Minister for Community Services Minister for the Environment

Tourism Public Monies Social Welfare Environment KAVHA - Administration Assets, Emergency Services - Environmental Health Culture and History - Fees and Charges - Firearms - Land Management Sport and Recreation - Revenue Raising - Explosives Land and Buildings Museums - Economic Policy - Fire Protection and Control - Regulatory Administration Commerce and Industry Customs Disaster Management Agriculture and Horticulture Police Government Business Enterprises Immigration Quarry Legal Matters - Electricity Health Fishing Intergovernmental Business - Telecommunications - Hospital Enterprise Waste Management Self-government (Broadcasting) - Healthcare Parks and Forestry Strategic Planning - Liquor Bond Education National Park and Botanic Gardens Industry initiatives - Lighterage Workers Compensation Gaming - Postal/Philatelic Employment - Airport Industrial Relations Retail Price Index Licensing Benefit Adjustment Factor Public Service Civil Works

ADMINISTRATION OF NORFOLK ISLAND ORGANISATION STRUCTURE

Chief Executive Officer

Human Resources Legal Services Unit Occupational Health & Safety

Internal Audit Police

Corporate Support Staff KAVHA

Executive Director Executiver Director Corporate & Community Services Environment & Infrastructure

Finance Information Customs & Community Business School Public Land Use & Airport Telecom Electricity Emergency Technology Immigration Services Services Works Environment Services

Accounts Info Tech Customs Registry Post Office Norfolk Island Roads, Building Environment Airport Telecom Electricity Fire Services Central School Maintenance, Grounds

Payroll Records Immigration Courts Philatelic Mechanical Health, Building Broadcasting Mechanical inc. A.R.T. Quarantine & Water Assurance

Companies Liquor Bond Lighterage Planning Gaming

Social Services Stores Waste Management

Healthcare & Parks & Forestry Workers Compensation

Tourism Stock Health & Accommodation Animal Registration

Museums Fisheries

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CLIMATE Norfolk Island is characterised by a pleasant with winds from the northern quarter, reverting maritime climate. Daily and annual to the south and southwest. temperature ranges are small, particularly Tropical cyclones generally approach from the compared with the continental climate of the north on a track directed to the southwest. Australian mainland. Humidity is generally They are most frequent in the early months of high, although it can drop to quite low levels, the year. Mid latitude cyclones move in from particularly in winds from the southern quarter. the Australian continent or southwest Tasman The climate of the Island is principally affected Sea. These depressions effect the Island by the belt of high-pressure systems which mostly from February to August. The last oscillate north and south over the Island quarter of the year is generally the least annually. These anticyclones are separated by affected by these influences. depressions of varying intensity, with cold Fog is often reported during periods of fronts affecting the Island to the greatest extent persistent drizzle or rain, due mainly to during the winter. topography. Haze, other than sea haze is not a The average morning temperatures range from regular feature at Norfolk Island, and even in 22° in February to 16° in the winter months of its densest form does not reduce visibility to a July and August. The daily range of great extent. Sea fog is prevalent during the temperatures averages about 6°c over the late part and early part of the year and reduces whole year. visibility significantly. Rainfall is greatest during the four months from Moderate seas are a feature of all seasons at May to August, with monthly averages of Norfolk Island, tending to slight during the about 140mm to 150mm. Minimum monthly summer months. Rough to high seas rainfall, averaging about 70mm to 90mm, accompany cyclonic disturbances and those occurs from November to January. The annual periods of strong southwesterly winds mean rainfall is 1309mm. associated with the passage of cold fronts. Prevailing winds show a general swing from Thunderstorms are most prevalent during the directions between north and southwest in winter and spring. Hail occasionally summer to the southerly quarter in winter and accompanies thunderstorms in winter, with the early spring. The wind shift from summer to highest occurrence of hail being three in any winter occurs in a clockwise direction, and the one month. return to summer conditions is anti-clockwise. Rainfall was well below average having Westerlies also occur from June to October. totalled 752mm against the long-term average February and March are the windiest months of 1309mm. Temperatures were near normal and August to November the calmest. The throughout the year although Spring 2004 Island landmass affects winds locally, with tended to be somewhat cooler than normal and eddies and turbulence experienced due to the very much drier. effects of Mt Pitt and Mt Bates. The wind Sunshine averaged 7.4 hours per day for the usually drops after sunset with near calm year, with higher than normal sunshine, conditions until after sunrise. This lull occurs particularly noticeable in Spring and Summer. mainly in the spring and summer and on clear nights. The best rains are usually preceded

TEMPERATURE RAINFALL SUNSHINE Mean Actual Mean Actual Mean Actual Mean Actual Daily Daily Daily Daily Monthly Mean Daily Mean Maximum Maximum Minimum Minimum Rainfall Minimum Sunshine Sunshine (°C) (°C) (°C) (°C) (mm) Rainfall (hrs) (hrs) (mm) July 18.3 18.2 13.5 13.5 144.7 72.2 7.5 5.9 August 18.3 17.8 13.2 12.5 129.3 63.2 7.0 7.9 September 19.0 18.5 13.6 13.5 95.1 74.6 6.5 7.3 October 20.2 20.7 14.7 15.5 88.5 60.6 6.4 7.6 November 21.7 21.9 16.1 16.3 74.0 14.2 5.8 9.2 December 23.3 23.4 17.7 18.1 84.2 26.2 5.2 9.4 January 24.5 24.2 19.1 19.4 87.3 124.0 5.8 7.2 February 24.9 24.9 19.6 19.9 94.8 61.4 6.6 8.8 March 24.2 24.3 19.2 19.1 104.0 41.0 7.1 7.8 April 22.7 22.8 17.7 17.9 126.0 25.6 7.3 6.9 May 20.9 19.2 16.1 16.5 134.5 85.8 7.8 5.7 June 19.3 19.3 14.7 14.8 146.9 103.0 7.7 4.8

Year’s 21.4°C 21.2°C 16.3°C 16.4°C 1309.3mm 751.8mm 6.7 hrs 7.4 hrs Average

STATUTORY BODIES NORFOLK ISLAND GAMING world that publicise internet gaming AUTHORITY jurisdictions. The Norfolk Island Gaming Authority is an Fees associated with an Interactive Home independent statutory body that operates in Gaming Licence or a Bookmakers Licence: accordance with the Gaming Supervision Act · Application Fees - $3,750 per licence. 1998. The principal function of the Authority · Investigation Costs – An advance deposit is to assess applications and issue licences to of $25,000 (within Australia) and $50,000 interactive home gaming and bookmaking (overseas). operators. The Authority is empowered to · Pre-operational Administrative Levy – implement and enforce a strict regulatory minimum levy of $25,000 per licence to regime that provides high standards of gaming be paid in advance. This levy charge administration and control for the world covers a 12-month period. market. · Post-operational Administrative Levy – The Authority insists on the highest levels of minimum levy of $25,000 per licence, integrity and security for all gaming operations where all aspects of the licensed that emanate from the Island by overseeing the operations are based on Norfolk Island; or proper operation of gaming systems and $50,000 per licence for a dual licence structures, supervising and inspecting all holder utilising a split system (locating licensed gaming operations and detecting any part of the operations outside of Norfolk offences committed under the prescribed Acts: Island); or $75,000 per licence for a single Gaming Supervision Act 1998, Gaming Act licence holder utilising a split system. 1998 and Bookmakers Act 1998. · Duty Rates – 4% of gross gaming revenue Members of the Authority: (win) for Interactive Home Gaming and Presiding Member - The Hon John Clarke QC up to 0.5% of turnover for Bookmaking. Member - Dr John Walsh of Brannagh For further information please contact: Member - Mr Ronald Irvine The Secretary Director of Gaming - Mr Kevin Leyshon Norfolk Island Gaming Authority In 2004/2005 P.O. Box 882 During the year under review the Authority Norfolk Island 2899 dealt with many enquiries from overseas Telephone: +11-6723-22002 jurisdictions relating to setting up internet Facsimile: +11-6723-22499 gaming and bookmaking operations on the Email: [email protected] Island, although none of these enquiries materialised into formal applications. The NORFOLK ISLAND GOVERNMENT Authority has not met formally throughout the TOURIST BUREAU year, although it has conducted its business by The Norfolk Island Government Tourist way of electronic meetings, e-mails, telephone Bureau (Bureau) is regulated by the Norfolk or facsimile. The two licensees holding Island Government Tourist Bureau Act 1980. bookmaking licences on the Island are fully The Bureau is a body corporate with perpetual operational and contribute to the finances on succession and its prime functions are: the Island via way of bookmaking duty. The · To encourage travel to and travel within revenue received from bookmaking operations Norfolk Island; has increased significantly over the past twelve · To seek and receive views, comments, months (tripled the previous year), hence suggestions and complaints concerning delivering vital revenue to the Government and Norfolk Island Tourism; and community on Norfolk Island. · To offer advice to the Norfolk Island The Authority’s target audience is the Government on any matters concerning international market. Detailed information by Norfolk Island tourism. way of the “Applicants Package of Members of the Norfolk Island Tourist Bureau Documents” are distributed to interested are: parties via e-mail and the internet and where · Odette Jacqueline Pye (Chairperson) possible by direct presentation to those parties · Peter Guile specialising in gaming related fields. The · Lesley Julius Quintal Authority endeavours to keep their licensees · Michael Deane Hehir fully informed on any new developments · Timothy Sheridan within the gaming arena, especially in regards to telecommunications and issues pertaining to In 2004/2005 Norfolk Island experienced a Norfolk Island. Pertinent information relating downturn in tourism and saw a total of 33,742 to the Norfolk Island Gaming Authority is visitors to the island equating to 257,032 bed incorporated on the Authority’s website as well nights. There was a substantial increase in the as internet gambling publications around the New Zealand market in the latter part of the year as a result of additional marketing and introduction of Norfolk Jet Express.

Following the price war of $99 fares between for Tourism, Geoff Gardner, instigated regular the two airlines and subsequent withdrawal of industry meetings both on and off shore with Norfolk Jet Express from the New Zealand major wholesalers and airlines. Regular market, Air New Zealand introduced new and industry nights are also held on island, which significantly lower Trans-Tasman fares. is a new incentive to build on relationships The Australian market faced a significant with industry partners. downturn attributed to several factors: Competitions to win holidays to Norfolk Island · Price war within Australia on domestic were conducted on radio stations 4BC routes; (Brisbane), 2UE (Sydney) and Magic 693FM · Lack of confidence by wholesalers and (Melbourne). Television shows included three retailers with the airline Norfolk Jet segments of the “Great Outdoors” (Channel 7), Express; “The Land” (Channel 7) and the “Today · Voluntary liquidation of Norfolk Jet Show” (Channel 9). These were Express. complemented by co-operative advertising However, the tourist numbers were slightly campaigns involving all major wholesalers. higher than the 2001/2002 year in which the The new branding of Norfolk Island Tourism world faced September 11, the demise of continues and a holiday planner, tariff guide Ansett Airlines and Traveland in the Australian and two promotional destination dvds have market, and cessation of flights by Flight West been completed following in the theme of the to Norfolk Island had a significant impact on brochure launched in 2004, posters and the island. promotional stands etc. Additional funding granted by the Norfolk In June 2005, after the demise of Norfolk Jet Island Government was spread between the Express, the Norfolk Island Government two main markets and a mega famil of chartered an Air Nauru 737 on a twelve month approximately 65 travel agents from Australia, rolling schedule. Qantas Airways provide which proved to be very successful. Norfolk ground handling and ticketing arrangements. Island Tourism was represented at all major This provides a twice-weekly service to the travel shows within Australia and New island offering a greater capacity and Zealand, a Road Show in the North Island of additional freight space. Air New Zealand New Zealand in September 2004 and the South continues to operate a twice-weekly 737 Island in February 2005. aircraft from Auckland. Constant presence in the press continues with Following the resignation of Bruce Walker as some 12 visiting media journalists including General Manager to Norfolk Island Tourism in publications in New Zealand Womens Weekly February 2005, the Board sought the services and New Zealand Gardener. An additional of a consultant, John King of Global Tourism mega famil of journalists from major and Leisure to investigate and report on a Australian media was arranged through MG restructure of the Norfolk Island Government Media. Tourist Bureau and the Visitor Information Norfolk Island Tourism co-ordinated a Norfolk Centre. Island Tourism Symposium which was held on As a result of this, a restructure program has the island between 30 August and 4 September been initiated and a new General Manager 2004. Following the symposium and change appointed (Steve McInnes) who will take over of Government, The Chief Minister/Minister the new role from the middle of July 2005.

INBOUND PASSENGER STATISTICS

4,500

4,000

3,500

3,000

1999/00 2,500 2000/01 2001/02 2,000 2002/03 2003/04 2004/05 1,500

1,000

500

0 July August September October November December January February March April May June

INBOUND PASSENGER STATISTICS 1999/00 2000/01 2001/02 2002/03 2003/04 2004/05

JULY 2,232 2,983 2,225 2,251 2,808 2,476 AUGUST 3,054 3,267 2,340 2,505 2,784 2,841

SEPTEMBER 3,848 2,925 3,320 3,404 3,578 3,526

OCTOBER 4,060 3,729 3,151 3,679 3,980 3,703 NOVEMBER 3,456 3,654 2,886 3,193 3,903 3,130 DECEMBER 3,139 3,393 3,121 3,258 3,676 3,092 JANUARY 2,600 2,731 2,121 2,850 2,528 2,037 FEBRUARY 2,505 2,932 2,776 3,120 2,838 2,559 MARCH 3,330 4,142 3,441 3,842 3,482 2,931 APRIL 3,819 4,007 2,850 3,508 2,861 3,060 MAY 3,164 3,691 2,602 3,074 3,209 2,377

JUNE 3,091 2,767 2,763 2,988 2,670 2,010 38,298 40,221 33,596 37,672 38,317 33,742

The Enterprise wishes to thank all Board NORFOLK ISLAND HOSPITAL members for their service and dedication to the ENTERPRISE Enterprise. The Norfolk Island Hospital Enterprise is Staff established under the Norfolk Island Hospital There have been several staff changes over the Act 1985 and is a body corporate with past twelve months. The Enterprise wishes to perpetual succession. The function of the welcome Dr Bryan Griffiths and Mr Ryan Enterprise is: Kendrick to the staff. Dr Lloyd Fletcher left in · To control, administer and manage the April 2005 and Dr Gary Mitchell was hospital appointed as Medical Superintendent. The · To ensure the efficient and effective hospital has a complement of three doctors, delivery of health services to the Norfolk with an increase in hours for Dr Jenny Sexton Island community which will assist with waiting times for · To strive to maintain and improve the appointments and the need for locums. health of persons in the Norfolk Island Education continues to be a priority for staff. community Inservice education has been provided by the · To plan for the long term development of Cunningham Centre and Fresenius Medical. the delivery of health services to the Several staff members continue to undertake Norfolk Island community. external studies to increase their skills. The Honourable David Buffett, AM, MLA, Aged Care held the portfolio of Community Services and The Aged Care section of the hospital Tourism until October 2004. The Honourable continues to provide high quality care to the John Brown, MLA currently holds the elderly. There has been a significant increase portfolio of Community Services and is in the workload in aged care due to the responsible for the Norfolk Island Hospital increased number of residents. Activities Enterprise. continue to increase to provide quality lifestyle The Norfolk Island Hospital Enterprise to the residents of this area. Exercise activities Advisory Board have been provided by the physiotherapist to The Advisory Board consisted of the following both the residents and members of the members till December 2004: community to increase range of movement and · Mr Rees Walden (Chairperson) general fitness. Volunteers and staff must be · Mr John Christian commended for their ongoing dedication to the · Mr David Magri aged. · Mr David McCowan (Director) Haemodialysis In December 2004 Mr John Christian resigned The Haemodialysis unit continues to provide a and was replaced by Ms Candice Nobbs. The valuable service to the community. This year Enterprise wishes to thank Mr Christian for his saw the purchase of a new Fresenius Dialysis valuable input during his period as a member machine provided by the Department of of the Advisory Board and welcomes the Veterans Affairs to bring to two the number of appointment of Ms Nobbs. machines able to provide this service.

Movement into a larger room has enabled the Major Expenditure hospital to undertake two dialysis treatments at Major expenditure for the 2004/2005 year the one time providing a more efficient use of consisted of: the equipment and staffing. The dialysis staff · A new Defibrillator/Monitor for the received inservice education on this Intensive Care Unit equipment. A new water tank has also been · Replacement medical officer’s car and installed to ensure adequate rain water supplies aged care bus for the unit. · Two berth mortuary refrigerator Telemedicine · Endoscopy Scopes The Telemedicine equipment is now being · Intravenous pumps utilised following connection to the broadband · 20,000 gallon rainwater tank system. There have been a number of patients · Bioptran Light Machine who, through the use of this equipment, have · Centrifuge been able to receive treatment on Island · Implementation of Smartstream Financial instead of being transferred to the mainland. System. Hospital Services The Norfolk Island Hospital Enterprise has an Volunteer Organisations The Norfolk Island Hospital Enterprise would ongoing commitment to provide a wide range like to thank St Johns Ambulance, Red Cross of services to the community. Increased health and White Oaks for their ongoing support and promotion strategies are being developed and assistance to the hospital over the year. will be implemented in the near future. Without these volunteer groups, necessary The Visiting Specialist program continues to services to the community could only be be a valuable adjunct to the services provided provided with great difficulty and cost. and the Enterprise continues to review these services. Statistics Dental 2004 2005 The dental clinic now has a permanent dentist. Outpatients 10,427 10,345 This has provided the hospital with ongoing Total Visitors 528 577 dental services. Orthodontic services continue Theatre Minor 57 70 with our regular visiting orthodontists. Theatre Major 102 98 Donations Pathology: The Norfolk Island Hospital Enterprise § Patients 3,160 3,036 continues to receive a great deal of support § Tests 8,832 9,165 from the community. This support assists the X-ray: Enterprise in providing a high quality of care § Patients 881 813 to the community. In particular, the Enterprise § X-rays 1,808 1,680 would like to thank community members and Ultrasounds 139 166 organisations for the ongoing donations of Pharmacy 17,629 18,228 fruit, vegetables, eggs and other produce. Offshore Referrals 249 322 The Hospital Auxiliary continues to work hard Births 22 25 to provide the hospital with items for patient Deaths 15 15 care. Over the past twelve months the Daily Bed Average 11.16 13.05 Auxiliary has donated beds, linen, a chair and Immunisations 217 131 television for Dialysis, funds for outings for Visiting Specialists 795 516 Physiotherapy from 2,363 the aged residents and many other items much 18/10/04 needed by the hospital. The Enterprise would also like to thank all The Norfolk Island Hospital Enterprise service clubs, organisations and individuals Advisory Board would like to take this who have made very generous donations to the opportunity to thank the Legislative Assembly, hospital. The numbers of these are too staff, community, community organisations, numerous to list. clubs and everyone else on Norfolk Island and elsewhere for their assistance and support over the past year.

STATUTORY BOARDS ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW compensation and claim for payment of TRIBUNAL entitlements, and one for holiday pay. Two The Administrative Review Tribunal Act 1996 applications were settled prior to hearing and provides a mechanism for persons to appeal one was withdrawn. against certain decisions made by Ministers HEALTHCARE CLAIMS and Administration Officers. Currently only COMMITTEE decisions under the following legislation are The Healthcare Claims Committee is reviewable: established under the Healthcare Act 1989. · Planning Act 2002 The Committee determines the entitlement of a · Land Titles Act 1996 person to free medical services and determines · Land Administration Fees Act 1996 applications made under the Act for · Crown Lands Act 1996 reimbursement of costs incurred by an · Public Health Act 1996 applicant. There were no claims lodged during · Public Reserves Act 1997 the last financial year. · Trees Act 1997 The Healthcare Claims Committee comprises: Members of the Tribunal are: · The Medical Superintendent · President – Chief Magistrate Ron Cahill · The executive member with responsibility · Senior Member – Dr John Walsh of for health Brannagh · A member of the Legislative Assembly · Members – Elaine Sanders, Kate Smith, (chosen by resolution of the Assembly) Patricia Magri, Albert Buffett, H. Brett Martin and Allan Tavener. IMMIGRATION BOARD During the year the President presided at two The Immigration Committee is administered as sittings, one on Island and one by telephone. part of the Immigration Act 1980. The Act The Senior Member presided at 17 sittings, provides for a committee of not less than three including direction hearings. or no more than five members, at least one and not more than two of whom shall be members EMPLOYMENT CONCILIATION of the Legislative Assembly. BOARD The functions of the committee are to furnish Under the Employment Act 1988 the reports to the executive member as provided Employment Conciliation Board assists in the by sections 19 and 32 of the Act and any other resolution of disputes between employees and matter which the executive member refers to it. employers referred to them by the Norfolk Members of the Immigration Committee as at Island Administration’s Employment Liaison 30 June 2005: Officer. Whilst the Board can negotiate to · Mrs Barbara Elvey (Chairperson) resolve the differences expressed by the two · Mrs Lorraine Boudan, MLA parties, their powers are limited. · Mr Tim Sheridan, MLA Members of the Conciliation Board are: · Mrs Joanne Elliott · Mr Michael King · Mr Andre Nobbs · Mr Stephen Nutley · Mr Rick Kleiner LEGAL AID ADVISORY · Ms Debbie Simpson (Secretary) COMMITTEE If a dispute cannot be resolved, those The Legal Aid Advisory Committee is set up aggrieved may appeal to the Employment under the Legal Aid Act 1995 and establishes a Tribunal. The Employment Tribunal is committee of three members appointed by the constituted of three Magistrates. executive member. The executive member refers applications for EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNAL legal aid to the committee. Responsibilities of The Employment Tribunal established under the committee include making the Employment Act 1988 has jurisdiction to recommendations to the executive member in adjudicate and review decisions relating to relation to financial assistance being provided minimum wages and working conditions and on Norfolk Island; measures to improve legal compensation for work related accidents. The education and access to legal services on the Tribunal is the Court of Petty Sessions and Island, and such other matters relating to legal members of the Tribunal are the Chief assistance and legal education as are referred Magistrate and Magistrates appointed under to the committee by the executive member. the Court of Petty Sessions Act 1960. Appeals Members of the Legal Aid Advisory from the Tribunal lie with the Supreme Court Committee are: of Norfolk Island. · Presiding Member – Craig Anderson During the year of review, three matters were · Samantha Browne filed, one for payment of compensation for · Michael Jack injury sustained in the workplace, one for

LIQUOR LICENSING BOARD in connection with, or incidental to, the The Liquor Act 1960 provides for the sale, performance of its functions. consumption and manufacture of liquor. The · The Trust may acquire possession of Licensing Board established under the Act heritage objects: deals with the grant, renewal, transfer, removal · by purchase or lease and variation of a licence, suspension and · by gift, exchange or testamentary conditional certificates. The executive disposition member may issue manufacturer’s licences, · on loan special permits for the sale and consumption of · as a trustee under a trust instrument. liquor and entertainment permits. The annual · The Trust must provide for the security, sittings of the Board was held on 15 June 2005. storage and restoration of heritage objects Members of the Board are: in the possession of the Trust. · Mr Toni Dodd (Chairman) · The Trust has responsibility for the 3 · Mrs Tosca Quintal following separate collections: · Mr Graham Ryall · Sirius collection During the year the Board dealt with 7 · KAVHA collection applications consisting of one variation of · Norfolk Island Museum Trust trading hours, 3 nomination of licensee and 3 collection. transfer of licence. At the annual sittings the Members of the Museum Trust are: Board renewed 2 Residential Hotel Licences, 1 · Albert Buffett (Chairperson) Guest House Licence, 8 Club Licences and 20 · Maugie Jowett Restaurant Licences. · Kathy LeCren MENTAL HEALTH TRIBUNAL · Jodie Brown-Quintal The Mental Health Act 1996 is an Act to · Katie Sexton provide for the treatment, care, control and · Allan Tavener protection of mentally dysfunctional persons. · Ian McCowan The Mental Health Tribunal sits to make orders in respect of treatment, care, control and NORFOLK ISLAND CULTURAL protection of mentally dysfunctional persons HERITAGE COMMITTEE and determines applications for the release of The Protection of Moveable Cultural Heritage persons involuntarily detained under Act 1987 protects Norfolk Island’s heritage of emergency detention and care. moveable cultural objects that are of A Mental Health Advocate is appointed to importance to Norfolk Island for ethnological, represent mentally dysfunctional persons archaeological, historical, literary, artistic, before the Tribunal and to provide assistance scientific or technological reasons and includes and advice to persons ensuring that mentally objects relating to the convicts, free settlers, dysfunctional persons receive treatment, care military and naval personnel associated with and protection in an environment that is the the penal settlements and Pitcairn Islanders and least restrictive and intrusive, having regard to their descendants. their needs and the need to protect other people The Norfolk Island Cultural Heritage from physical or emotional harm. Committee is set up to furnish advice to the Members of the Mental Health Tribunal are: executive member on applications for the · Chairman – Michael Zande removal or export of cultural objects which are · John Duke subject to export control and some of which · Samantha Browne may only be granted a certificate for export on the recommendation of the Legislative MUSEUM TRUST Assembly. Under the Museum Trust Act 1987 the Norfolk Four members are appointed to the Norfolk Island Museum Trust has the following Island Cultural Heritage Committee by the functions: executive member on the recommendation of · To acquire possession of heritage objects the Legislative Assembly for a term of up to for the purposes, in relation to objects so four years. acquired, of: Members of the Norfolk Island Cultural · ensuring safe custody of the objects Heritage Committee are: · preventing physical damage to, or · Neil Tavener (Chairman) decay of, the objects · Beryl Evans · preparing a catalogue of the objects · Nancy Smith · obtaining and recording control · Roy Smith information about the objects · preparing the objects for display in a PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT museum approved by the executive BOARD member. The Planning and Environment Board is · The Trust has the power to do all things established under the Norfolk Island Planning necessary or convenient to be done for or and Environment Board Act 2002. The function of the Board is to give advice and

make recommendations to the executive PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD member on: The current members of the Public Service (i) matters referred to the Board by the Board are: executive member under section 99 of the · Nadia Lozzi-Cuthbertson (Presiding Planning Act 2002 or section 32 of the Member) Heritage Act 2002; and · Brent Hattersley (Deputy Presiding (ii) the effectiveness or otherwise of the Member) Planning Act 2002 and other Acts · Gigi Huxley (Member) administered by the executive member to · Leanne Schmitz (Deputy Member) achieve the objects of those Acts; and · Shane McCoy (Employee Member) (iii) any other matters within the portfolio of the executive member referred to the · Cheryl LeCren (Deputy Employee Board by the executive member; and Member) (iv) all development applications for Under the Public Sector Management Act 2000 permissible (with consent) use or the Board has three major responsibilities. development; and These are: (v) all heritage proposals; and · Section 18 – Evaluating the observance of (vi) on any matters referred to the Board by Public Service principles and employment resolution of the Legislative Assembly standards implemented by management related to planning and environment of and employees and providing related Norfolk Island or any other matter. advice to the Legislative Assembly or The current Planning and Environment Board executive member. was established on 27 February 2004 and has · Part 5 - Sections 58, 59 & 60 – five permanent members. All Planning and Conducting reviews of employment Environment Board members, who are selection decisions if appealed and appointed by the executive member, attend considering appeals against unfair their duties in their own time and provide an dismissal or termination. important and essential service to the Norfolk · Section 65 – Investigating complaints Island community. from persons affected by actions which do Members of the Planning and Environment not comply with the Act. Board as at 30 June 2005: Provisions under Section 18 of the Act · Mrs Chloe Nicholas (Chair) The Board has not dealt with any matters under · Mr Tim Brown, MLA this section of the Act. · Mr Peter Buffett Provisions under Part 5 of the Act Under Part 5 of the Act 6 appeals against · Mr Aaron Graham selection were lodged; 5 were disallowed and 1 · Mr Peter Magri was sustained. Delegate members of the Planning and Provisions under Section 65 of the Act Environment Board at 30 June 2005 are: The Board did not deal with any matters under · Mr Peter Arthur this section of the Act. · Mr Joel Christian General · Mr Steve Ford The Board has been working with the Act · Mr Chris Magri since it was introduced in 2000. In 2001 and · Mrs Melissa Ward again in 2005 the Board requested that the Specialist advisers to the Planning and Legislative Assembly make a number of Environment Board at 30 June 2005 are: changes to the legislation regarding the appeal · Mrs Margaret Christian process as well as a number of other changes · Mrs Helen Sampson which, in its opinion, would speed up the · Ms Eve Semple appeal process and make it fairer. The Planning and Environment Board made To date the Board is not aware of any action recommendations on 34 development having been taken on those suggestions, applications in the 2004/2005 financial year. therefore it reiterates those requests. PUBLIC SECTOR SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD REMUNERATION TRIBUNAL The Social Services Board comprises 3 The Public Sector Remuneration Tribunal was independent community members and one established in 1992 with power to determine representative from the Legislative Assembly. general adjustments to wages payable to public The 3 independent officers hold a statutory sector employees and the amount or basis of appointment for a period of 3 years. calculation of the general adjustment to be The Social Services Board works in paid. On 17 January 2005 the Honourable conjunction with the Social Services Act 1980 James Burchett visited the Island and dealt and the Hospital and Medical Assistance with two matters for a general wage Policy and makes recommendations to the adjustment. However these applications are executive member concerning claims and the yet to be determined and have been deferred exercise of power by the authorised officers or for a period of six months from June 2005 due executive member. to the current economic climate of the Island.

The Social Services Board is currently reviewing the Social Services Act 1980 and Hospital and Medical Assistance Policy and recommending to the Legislative Assembly that there be changes to both benefits. The current members of the Social Services Board are: · Mrs Lorraine Boudan, MLA (Chairperson) · Mrs Pat Anderson · Mrs Dale Hogden · Mr Thomas Lloyd · Mr Kim Buffett (Secretary) · Miss Dianne Quintal (Acting Secretary) In addition, the Board has the function of making recommendations to the executive member regarding: · Social Welfare in Norfolk Island · The likely cost of any extension of benefits under the Social Services Act 1980 · The priority that should be given to an extension of benefits. In 2004/2005 the Board met on 13 occasions and granted 16 new benefits. 15 benefits were ceased. The Board also granted 3 new Hospital and Medical Assistance Benefits.

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER HUMAN RESOURCES OH&S Committee in areas of the Hazard The Human Resources Section has Register and risk management. The Risk responsibility for the development and Management Officer visited various sections implementation of human resources policies of the Administration to view and discuss and procedures. It is also responsible for hazards and work practices with the supervisor recruitment planning and processing; as well as and the staff. recording and processing all staff entitlements. At the commencement of the financial year a Major activities in these areas are strategic recruitment process was undertaken to select a advice to the Corporate Management Group on permanent full-time OH&S Officer to provide industrial and employment matters; providing advice on occupational health and safety a secretariat to the Staff Consultative practices and principles and to develop policies Committee and the Occupational Health & to reduce occupational health and safety risks. Safety Committee, policy and program An officer was appointed in October 2004. In development, drafting legal instructions, January 2005 the officer travelled to NSW to advice to employees and managers on visit local councils that were using a system of entitlements and involvement in formal and Risk-e-Profile to record and monitor their informal conflict and performance hazards register. As a result of this visit the management. Corporate Management Group agreed to The section carries out its functions in introduce this system to maintain the accordance with the Public Sector Administration’s Hazard Register. Management Act 2000 and Regulations and the The OH&S Committee developed a workplace Human Resources Policies and Procedures assessment form. In January 2005 the Manual, which is a Determination under the committee formed three separate groups from Act. its committee members to carry out workplace Achievements during 2004/2005 assessments. Each group was comprised of In October 2004 Mr Luke Johnson resigned three members who were allocated a different from the position of Chief Executive Officer work area each month to undertake an effective from early January 2005. Following assessment. Copies of these reports are an unsuccessful recruitment process for a new provided to the supervisor of the area, who in Chief Executive Officer, the Minister for turn has the opportunity to address and rectify Finance, who has responsibility for the Public areas of concern highlighted in the report. To Service, undertook a review of the recruitment date the assessments and the follow up action process and appointed the Executive Director have been very positive. Corporate & Community Services to act in the Staff received training in areas that included role. In March 2005 the Minister for Finance plant and machinery, bonded asbestos removal returned the Executive Director to his and awareness, customer service, team substantive position and appointed Mr Steve building, leadership, risk management, road Mathews, the Information Technology construction and chainsaw operation. In early Manager, to act as Chief Executive Officer 2005 two apprentices (Mechanic and until a new selection process has been Carpenter) were employed on four-year completed. contracts. One apprentice has commenced his Due to economic conditions the Acting Chief first block release training in Brisbane. Executive Officer introduced the ability for A recruitment freeze was imposed in January staff to take up to 10 days special leave 2005 to halt the permanent appointment of without pay in any calendar month. Approval persons to vacant positions. During the for this type of leave was conditional on there 2004/2005 financial year there were 15 being no casual/temporary engagements to resignations and 23 formal recruitments replace staff when on leave. undertaken that led to appointment. As a means to further reduce expenditure the Acting Chief Executive Officer in June 2005 issued a directive that, apart from emergency As at 30 June 2005 the Public Service was call outs, all hours worked over and above comprised of: normal working hours would not be paid but · Full-time employees: 135 converted to time off in lieu. Managers were · Contract employees: 20 also asked to review customer service · Part-time employees: 29 requirements in their areas and, by way of · Vacant positions: 10 rosters, better utilise staff that had been · Positions in a recruitment process: 7 employed under a spread of hours 201 arrangement. In July 2004 a Risk Management Officer from Statewide Mutual was again engaged to undertake further training for members of the

Major Challenges · Attended various meetings with · Greater use of technology in HR, Commonwealth and State officials and the particularly in entitlements processing, Standing Committee of Attorney Generals management reporting and statistical · Provided briefing material for information. conferences, intergovernment meetings · Finalisation of classification, salary and and in relation to law reform for executive performance management systems that members. ensure that all employees are appropriately · Provided advice to the Norfolk Island remunerated and effectively managed. Hospital Enterprise and the Norfolk Island · Implementation of induction and Government Tourist Bureau. termination procedures. The Legal Services Unit is comprised of a · A consolidated training strategy that small but committed team. As can be seen provides opportunity to all staff. from the services provided, a large volume and · Greater communication and education variety of work is dealt with in the Unit. with staff in terms of their rights, The murder of Janelle Patton continues to be of responsibilities and conditions of high priority in respect to advice and employment. consultation with the investigating police. The reward of $300,000 is one of the highest LEGAL SERVICES UNIT offered in Australia and the community has The Unit provides legal services to the been encouraged to come forward with any Government of Norfolk Island, the information in respect to this vicious crime. Administration and various statutory A number of major tenders and contracts were instrumentalities such as the Norfolk Island entered into during the year which required the Hospital Enterprise, Norfolk Island relevant documentation to be drawn up and/or Government Tourist Bureau and the Norfolk checked by the Legal Services Unit to ensure Island Gaming Authority. the government’s position was protected. These services include: The number of persons charged with driving · Advice to and representation of under the influence of alcohol, reckless driving government and/or speeding continues to be of concern. · In-house advice to officers/departments The damage and injuries suffered all result in a · Commercial law advice and cost to the community. documentation Debt Recovery Even allowing for the additional workload of · Criminal prosecution collections for the Hospital and Telecom, debt · Debt recovery for the Administration and recovery has improved dramatically. To the instrumentalities end of 2004 debts in excess of $83,000 were · Legislative drafting and publication collected and in 2005, $249,000. A number of · Secretarial services to the Executive debts were written off as uncollectable. Council Approximately 178 debt summonses have been · Legal education to the public sector issued to date, 97 were withdrawn when paid · Legal policy and law reform development. before hearing and 48 oral examinations are set In 2004/2005 – The Legal Services Unit: down for hearing. Two garnishee orders and · Appeared in the Supreme Court in civil two writs of execution were issued. Several and criminal proceedings. statutory notices to pay have been served on · Acted for the Administration before the companies; the most notable led to the Administrative Review Tribunal in application to wind up Norfolk Jet Express Pty relation to various planning applications. Ltd (N.I.) to which members of the firm of · Appeared before the Employment KordaMentha of Brisbane were appointed as Tribunal in respect to disputes under the liquidators. Employment Act. Legislative Program · Assisted Norfolk Island Police in the During 2004/2005 the program for the drafting prosecution of 49 criminal/traffic charges of Bills continued. An increased number of in the Court of Petty Sessions. Bills progressed to the Executive Council for · Acted for the Administration in a range of the enactment of laws and regulations. The civil matters outside of the Court system. printing of all 2004 and 2005 legislation was · Assisted in the Coronial Inquiry into two current up to the date of this report. fires and the Committal Hearing of the Legislation is edited each month after being charge relating to the death of Ivens assented to by the Executive Council and it is (Toon) Buffett. immediately downloaded to the Internet where · Further developed a precedents library for it may be accessed without charge at the commercial documentation. www.info.gov.nf site. · Liaised with Police to develop prosecution policies and procedures.

Consolidation of enactments continued apace 10 of 2005 Departure Fee (Amendment) Act and approximately 391 Norfolk Island statutes 2005 are now available either in annual format or in 11 of 2005 Healthcare Levy (Amendment a consolidated electronic form. The No. 2) Act 2005 Companies Act 1985 which consists of some 12 of 2005 Supplementary Appropriation 650 pages has finally been made available (No.2) Act 2005 along with amending Acts, which are expected to be consolidated shortly, as will be the 13 of 2005 Appropriation Act 2005-2006 Regulations. Regulations Acts Regulations made between 1 July 2004 and 30 Acts of the Legislative Assembly assented to June 2005: between 1 July 2004 and 30 June 2005: 2004: 2004: 12 of 2004 Mental Health Regulations 2004 12 of 2004 Criminal Law (Amendment) Act 13 of 2004 Airport (Amendment No. 2) 2004 Regulations 2004 13 of 2004 Mental Health (Amendment) Act 14 of 2004 Mental Health (Amendment) 2004 Regulations 2004 14 of 2004 Administrative Review Tribunal 15 of 2004 Waste Management (Amendment No. 2) Act 2004 (Amendment) Regulations 2004 15 of 2004 Interpretation Amendment Act 16 of 2004 Employment (Amendment) 2004 Regulations 2004 16 of 2004 Telecommunications 17 of 2004 Norfolk Island Government (Amendment No. 2) Act 2004 Tourist Bureau (Amendment) 17 of 2004 Public Moneys Amendment Act Regulations 2004 2004 18 of 2004 Employment (Amendment No. 2) 18 of 2004 Firearms Amendment Act 2004 Regulations 2004 19 of 2004 Evidence Act 2004 19 of 2004 Animals (Importation of Certain 20 of 2004 Removal of Prisoners Act 2004 Dog Breeds) Regulations 2004 21 of 2004 Road Traffic (Amendment) Act 2005: 2004 1 of 2005 Education (Amendment) 22 of 2004 Annual Reports Act 2004 Regulations 2005 23 of 2004 Quarrying and Related Public 2 of 2005 Road Traffic (General) Works Act 2004 (Amendment) Regulations 2005 24 of 2004 Legislative Assembly (Register 3 of 2005 Pharmacy (Amendment) of Members’ Interests) Act 2004 Regulations 2005 25 of 2004 Norfolk Island Language 4 of 2005 Legislative Assembly (Register (Norf’k) Act 2004 of Members’ Interests) Regulations 2005 26 of 2004 Planning (Amendment) Act 2004 Curator of Estates of Deceased Persons 2005 The office of the Curator of Estates of 1 of 2005 Emergency Provision of Crushed Deceased Persons in Norfolk Island is Rock and Aggregates Act 2005 established by section 8 of the Probate Administration Act 1929-1974 (ACT) which 2 of 2005 Supplementary Appropriation applies as a law of Norfolk Island by force of Act 2004-2005 the Probate and Administration Act 1976 (an 3 of 2005 Interpretation (Amendment) Act enactment of the Norfolk Island Legislative 2005 Assembly) (“the Act”). 4 of 2005 Norfolk Island Hospital The Curator’s office provides a Will drafting (Amendment) Act 2005 service. The Wills service is free of charge 5 of 2005 Healthcare Levy (Amendment) where the Curator is named as the executor and Act 2005 trustee of the estate. When the Curator administers a Will or 6 of 2005 Road Traffic (Amendment) Act Intestacy, fees are charged in accordance with 2005 the Act. Those fees are as follows: 7 of 2005 Fuel Levy (Amendment) Act · 5% of the value of all cash, securities and 2005 personal property, collected by the 8 of 2005 Evidence (Amendment) Act 2005 Curator; 9 of 2005 Legal Aid (Amendment) Act · 1% of the value of all real property 2005 The fees simply reflect the time, expertise and effort of the Curator in administering estates.

This money is sometimes more commonly noticed an increase in the number of reported referred to as the Curator’s commission and is motor vehicle collisions. Several drivers had paid to the Administration’s Consolidated licences suspended or cancelled for drink Revenue Fund as it becomes available. driving offences and several young drivers The Curator, as well as acting as executor and have exceeded their 12 penalty point allocation trustee of estates, may also apply for letters of and are now driving on licences with only 2 Administration where a person has died penalty points left. without a Will (intestate), where no application Police concentrated on the speed limit in the for such letters was made within 3 months of school zone with many drivers cautioned for that person’s death and where there was no minor speed related offences. The number of identifiable next of kin. speeding offences detected toward the end of the reporting period had decreased INTERNAL AUDIT significantly. The Internal Auditor as well as checking for Crime figures remained constant during this compliance with legislation, established financial year. Extra police patrols, policies, instructions, plans and procedures, is particularly during the hours of darkness, responsible for recommending operating slowed the burglary rate. Towards the end of improvements in any area where savings can the reporting period the number of burglaries be achieved by the more effective discharge of had also declined noticeably. Throughout the responsibilities. This involves going beyond year police provided the public with accounting and financial records to obtain a information on ways to make property and full understanding of the operations under premises more secure to alleviate the problem review. Monthly reports as well as special of minor theft and burglary. reports are made to the Chief Executive Behaviour over the Christmas New Year’s Eve Officer and the Government’s External period was very good. No arrests were Auditor for consideration. necessary for anti-social behaviour. Clubs and NORFOLK ISLAND POLICE licensed premises all assisted with creating a safe environment by being aware of their The purpose of the Norfolk Island Police is to obligations under the Liquor Act 1960. provide an effective and efficient police A particularly violent home invasion occurred service that works with the community, the on 1 January 2005 and shots were fired inside Government and Administration of Norfolk a dwelling house. The three alleged offenders Island, and on behalf of the Australian were arrested within hours of the matter being Government, to preserve the peace, reduce the reported to police and they have been incidence of crime and protect life and committed to stand trial at a date to be property on Norfolk Island, in accordance with determined. the Norfolk Island policing arrangement. This Assistance from the AFP continued during the policing arrangement is entered into between financial year into the murder of Janelle the Australian Federal Police and the Norfolk Patton. A $300,000 reward was also Island Administration. The arrangement announced for information leading to the provides jointly funded policing for Norfolk conviction of the person/s responsible for this Island with Norfolk Island paying 70% and the crime. Detectives continued to visit Norfolk Australian Federal Police paying 30%. Island and other various destinations to The Norfolk Island Police is made up of a team interview potential witnesses and follow up on of three full time members comprising of a leads. This culminated in an inquest into the Sergeant and two Constables. The three full murder where the Coroner delivered an open time members are deployed from the finding whilst naming 16 persons of interest in Australian Federal Police for a two year term. relation to the murder. The Coroner did stress Four Special Constables recruited from the that these people were not suspects but persons local community assist the three full time of interest. Enquiries into the murder are still members. One of the Special Constables is ongoing. full time. During this financial year the Two initiatives implemented the previous year Principal Police Officer was replaced as his continue to be a great source of policing tenure expired. information for members of the Norfolk Island In addition to police core business, the community. The weekly “Island Beat” radio Principal Police Officer is also responsible for show continues where listeners are invited to duties of Bailiff, Sheriff, motor vehicle driver ask questions in relation to policing activities licence testing, firearms licensing and the and the law. A weekly article also appears in operation of the Gaol and Periodic Detention the Norfolk Island newspaper providing the Centre. Police also attended the Norfolk Island community with further information about Central School on a number of occasions and police activity and general community spoke to children in relation to safety issues. information. The Crimestoppers service Increased traffic patrols during the year continues to be available to members of the resulted in an increase in the number of traffic public. Calls to this service are strictly infringement notices issued. Police have also

confidential with no tracking of calls to keep Business Development the integrity of the service intact. · The continuation of the removal of asbestos containing material from KINGSTON AND ARTHUR’S KAVHA. VALE HISTORIC AREA · The development of additional heritage The Restoration Team consists of 11 Artisans, trails. supported by 5 ground staff and a secretary. · Commencement of assessments for the Under the Memorandum of Understanding possible rebuilding and use of the funding formula, the Commonwealth Crankmill ruin. contributed $590,000 and the Norfolk Island Government contributed $352,500. KAVHA MANAGEMENT BOARD The following represents a synopsis of the In 1989 a Memorandum of Understanding was main activities during 2004/2005: signed by both the Commonwealth and · At the October 2004 Management Board Norfolk Island Governments, thereby meeting held at the KAVHA site, the establishing the KAVHA Management Board. Board adopted a revised KAVHA The Board has equal representation from both Conservation Management Plan provided Governments and meets four times a year. by the Department of the Environment and Heritage. · A tender was called for the production of a KAVHA Interpretive Video. · A major project for the 2004-2005 financial year has been the stabilisation of the Flagstaff Hill escarpment and the construction of the Flagstaff Hill scenic walkway. The walkway was generously sponsored by the Norfolk Island Rotary Club to commemorate 100 years of Rotary. The KAVHA Works Program included the following: · The ongoing task of removing asbestos roofing material from historic structures. In December 2004 the Board received an Asbestos Risk Assessment Report compiled by Connell Wagner PPI Energy Solutions. The report was a joint project between the Department of Transport and Regional Services and the Norfolk Island Administration. The Commonwealth provided an additional $70,000 to address issues identified as poor in the report. · Maintenance of the convict built structures and fire detection systems continues. · Maintenance of the KAVHA grounds, cemetery and foreshores, bathing sheds and other public facilities continues to be provided by the Administration. · Restoration of the cemetery memorials is ongoing with some 270 memorials having been cleaned and sealed. · Native forest regeneration, soil stabilisation and woody weed removal. Major Challenges · A major challenge will be the development of a revised KAVHA Memorandum of Understanding.

CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY SERVICES FINANCE The principal sources of revenue for the The Finance Branch is managed by the Revenue Fund in 2004/2005 are Customs Finance Manager who is responsible for the Duty, Financial Institutions Levy, Departure accounting functions of the Administration. Fees and the net profit from the Liquor Supply Ministerial responsibility for the Branch rests Service. These four income sources alone with the Hon. Ronald Coane Nobbs, Minister contributed 62% to the total revenue received for Finance. of $11.247M. The Revenue Fund’s The Finance Branch has a staff complement of operational and capital expenditures for the seven. The cost of administering the Accounts year totalled $13.864M thus resulting in a Section is approximately $279K per annum, deficit of $2.617M. Capital works and which is recouped from the management fees purchases funded by the Revenue Fund in charged to the Government Business 2004/2005 totalled $412K. On a consolidated Enterprises. Management Fees charged in basis (ie all entities comprised in the Public 2004/2005 totalled $431K. Account) after the application of depreciation Financial Management of $1.995M the Administration’s expenditure The Public Account of Norfolk Island, exceeded income by $997K. Capital works consisting of all public moneys available for and purchases across all entities amounted to the purpose of the Norfolk Island Government, $1.264M. is established under the Norfolk Island Act The Administration’s consolidated Net Assets 1979. The Public Moneys Act 1979 provides at 30 June 2005 amounted to $34.529M. Cash for the administration and the collection and at Bank was $11.842M. Of this amount payment of public moneys by the Government $1.098M was held in trust and $1.054M was a of Norfolk Island. loan from the Commonwealth of Australia. The reserve balance of the Revenue Fund (excluding net fixed assets of $9.735M) was $1.327M.

ADMINISTRATION OF NORFOLK ISLAND CONSOLIDATED INCOME AND EXPENDITURE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2005

WHERE THE ADMINISTRATION'S MONEY COMES FROM YEAR ENDING 30 JUNE 2005

B. 48%

A. 36.5%

C. G. F. D. E. 2.1% 1.1% 2.5% 3.3% 6.5%

$,000 % A. Taxes and Levies 8,950,900 36.5% B. Charges for Services Provided 11,769,700 48.0% C. Interest Received 520,500 2.1% D. Liquor Bond (Gross Profit) 1,601,100 6.5% E. Postal Services - Gross Income 810,500 3.3% F. Grants, Subsidies & Contributions 617,400 2.5% G. Other Income 281,100 1.1% 24,551,200 100.0

WHERE THE ADMINISTRATION'S MONEY IS SPENT YEAR ENDING 30 JUNE 2005

F. G. 3.8% 1.6%

A. E. 39.2% 31.2%

D. B. C. 6.6% 9.4% 8.2%

$,000 % A. Employee Costs 9,240,700 39.2% B. Maintenance & Repairs 1,564,900 6.6% C. Grants, Subsidies & Contributions 1,928,400 8.2% D. Welfare 2,210,000 9.4% E. Other Operational Costs 7,345,400 31.2% F. Infrastructure Projects 883,600 3.8% G. Purchase of Assets 380,200 1.6% 23,553,200 100.0

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IT provided tally and publication of election The Information Technology Section provides results and statistics from the tally room for the th support to computer systems and users across 11 Legislative Assembly election. government functions including the Revenue IT staff continue to have primary responsibility Fund, Government Business Enterprises and for IT functions at Telecom and the Internet external government agencies. Service Provider (ISP). ADSL broadband was The IT Section is funded directly from the implemented for the Island, VOIP research and Revenue Fund with no direct charging to any development work was undertaken, as well as area for assistance provided during normal major network growth for both the working hours. However, when projects Administration and the ISP were undertaken require additional resources, out of hours call- within the year. outs or the like, these are charged directly to By the end of the year under review ISP the agency or area involved. statistics showed monthly dial-up statistics of The IT Manager provided management 15,000 logins, 2,500 hours of usage, 10gb onto assistance to Norfolk Telecom and acted as the Island and 2gb off the Island. This showed Chief Executive Officer during the year under a further downturn in dial-up usage in favour review. The absence of the IT Manager of broadband services. By the end of the year continues to impact on long-term projects such under review, leased line Internet services as the database replacement strategy. were carrying over 20gb per month, Wireless Locally developed programs running on CTOS Internet services provided nearly 2gb per equipment continue to provide some month and the new ADSL service carried more accounting, statistical and statutory functions than 36gb per month. of the Administration within Immigration, RECORDS MANAGEMENT Customs, Accounts Receivable, Payroll and The Administration’s correspondence filing Motor Vehicle Registers. Recommendations system is located on the top floor of the New on a replacement system including core Military Barracks, Kingston. Three full time systems to control Name and Address Register, officers are employed in this area, with the Accounts Receivable, Income Receipting and main duties being to maintain, identify and Miscellaneous Registers have not been locate information to meet the operational completed. business needs. This Administration resource IT staff completed the conversion of the consists of some 20,000 active files plus hospital’s accounting system onto archives. The Records software has been Smartstream. Further enhancements to the updated to the latest version however the management reporting systems for accounts section is still waiting for funding to complete and the hospital were developed. The Human the final stage of computerisation which will Resources system received some attention, involve further training, data take-on and however this ceased due to lack of resources eventual live use of the system. half way through the year under review.

NORFOLK ISLAND CUSTOMS · Collected $3,513,991.00 in customs duty. The Norfolk Island Customs Section provides Staff Training services in the following areas: All staff participated in computer training to · Assessment and collection of customs increase computer skills. Some staff members duty payable on goods imported into the participated in a Customer Service Training Island. Course that will be extended to all staff · Border protection in conjunction with members. other responsible agencies. Major Challenges · Arrival and clearance formalities for · To complete the review and modernisation passengers, aircraft and ocean vessels. of Customs legislation work practices and As well as carrying out the requirements of the procedures to enhance the efficiency and Customs Act 1913, Customs Officers are also effectiveness of the Customs Section. conferred statutory powers under the following · To obtain resources and maximise the use Acts: of technology to enable Customs to be · Airport Act 1991 proficient in coping with the ever- · Dangerous Drugs Act 1927 changing demands it faces in an ever- · Departure Fee Act 1980 changing world. · Endangered Species Act 1980 Technological Advancement · An order has been placed for an Ionnscan · Fish (Export Control) Act 1984 500 DT Trace Detector machine. This · Immigration Act 1980 unit is the first piece of technology · Plant and Fruit Diseases Act 1959 purchased to assist the Customs staff in · Trade Marks Act 1955 (C’wlth) the endeavours with the interdiction of The Customs Section staff numbers consist of illicit drugs. the following: · Purchase of a Hi Scan X-ray was made · Manager Customs & Immigration possible by a generous donation from Mr · Six Customs Examining Officers A.W. (Tony) Redstone. · One part-time Customs Examining Officer Interaction and Co-operation Achievements during 2004/2005 · The Customs Section continued to Services and achievements of the Customs participate on various local committees: Section for the year are as follows: · Airport Emergency Committee · Provision of arrival and clearance · Airport Security Committee formalities for 38,473 air passengers, 674 · Norfolk Island Fisheries Consultative aircraft arrivals, 30 small craft, 19 cargo Committee vessels, 5 petroleum tankers and 5 gas · DAA Working Group tankers. · Participated in the annual Oceanic · Processing of 85 tonnes of first class Customs Organisation meeting which was letters and parcel post items. The volume held in Guam in March 2005. for these items continues to increase with · Continued to develop and enjoy close the greatest increase in the volume of working relations with Customs Services express post items. 316.6 tonnes of air in other jurisdictions. cargo, 6,251.5 tonnes and 13,695.6 cubic metres of sea cargo, 5,536.5 tonnes of petroleum products and 448.5 tonnes of LP gas.

MAJOR IMPORT CATEGORIES Tobacco & Household Alcoholic Appliances & Beverages Furnishings Rural & Farming 6% 4% 3% Food & Motor Vehicles Household 6% Supplies 31% Fuel 10% Consumer Clothing & Durables Footwear Building 16% 10% Materials & Supplies 14%

MAJOR EXPORT CATEGORIES

Motor Vehicles Jewellery 2% Firearms 2% 1% Tobacco Products 11%

Personal Effects 51% Palm Seeds & Sprouts 33%

IMMIGRATION Number of Persons on Island 30 June 2005: The Immigration Section staff numbers consist of: Temporary Entry Permit Holders 374 General Entry Permit Holders 236 · Manager Customs & Immigration Residents 1375 · Three Immigration Officers Tourists/Visitors 394 The Immigration Office’s principal function is TOTAL: 2379 the administration of the Immigration Act 1980 with objectives to protect the rights and expectations of the Island residents, their way REGISTRY OFFICE of life and the environment. The Registry Office is a multi-functional unit Legislation administered by this office within the Administration of Norfolk Island includes: with responsibilities for a wide range of · The Immigration Act 1980 administrative and statutory functions including both Norfolk Island and · The Departure Fee Act 1980 Commonwealth legislation. · The Referendum Act 1964 Broadly speaking it includes functions The Immigration Office: associated with Lands, Courts and Tribunals, · Provides advice and assistance relating to Births, Deaths and Marriages, Liquor, Motor immigration into the Island, including Vehicles and Miscellaneous Registry processing of applications. functions. · Maintains computerised database of For the last financial year revenue raised in the persons residing in, and persons visiting Registry Office amounted to $366,311.00, the Island, through collected arrival and mainly through the registration of land departure cards. dealings. · There are four authorised persons within LAND TITLES OFFICE the section who exercise statutory During the year the following matters were authority in relation to certain immigration dealt with: applications. In 2004/2005 · The conversions from old Title System under the Conveyancing Act 1913 to · A Population and Policy Review Report Guaranteed Title System under the Land prepared by South Pacific Planning and Titles Act 1996 continues. There have Projects was completed and tabled in the been 76 applications processed. Legislative Assembly.

Immigration Statistics: Visitors staying beyond 30 days 94 Temporary Entry Permits issued 487 General Entry Permits issued 81 General Entry Permits granted under 20 special relationship provisions Declaration of Residency granted 32 General Entry Permit Quota (Feb 2005) 35

SUPREME COURT The Supreme Court consists of a Chief Justice SUMMARY OF LAND TRANSACTIONS who is responsible for managing the Land Titles Act 1996 administrative affairs of the Supreme Court Applications registered to create freehold 32 and other such judges appointed by the tenure Governor-General under the Norfolk Island Act Applications to register Crown lease 44 1979. Judges appointed to the Supreme Court Amendment of Mortgage 2 of Norfolk Island are The Honourable Chief Determination of Freehold Title 10 Justice Mark Samuel Weinberg (appointed 16 Determination of Crown lease 5 December 2004), The Honourable Murray Discharge of Mortgage 9 Rutledge Wilcox and the Honourable Susan Discharge Mortgage – Commonwealth 35 Mary Kiefel (appointed 16 December 2004). Bank The Honourable Justice Bryan Alan Beaumont resigned as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Discharge Mortgage – Westpac 22 of Norfolk Island in 2004 after 10 years as Grant of Easement 5 Chief Justice. Lease 4 Criminal matters must be heard on the Island. Mortgage 13 Civil matters may be heard on the Island, also Mortgage – Commonwealth Bank 71 at Sydney, Canberra and Melbourne. The Mortgage – Westpac Bank 44 practice is that matters are heard on the Island. Notice of Death 2 Directions, urgent applications and delivery of Transfers 63 judgements occur in Sydney or Melbourne, Transmission 9 and telephone conferences are arranged to Withdraw Caveat 5 facilitate this process in some applications. Caveat 3 Appeals from the Supreme Court lie with the Registrar’s dealing – notation 33 Federal Court of Australia. Registrar’s Note: 21 There were no sittings on the Island during the historic/notation/registered financial year. However, Chief Justice Conveyancing Act 1913 Beaumont dealt with 2 directions hearings by telephone; Justice Wilcox dealt with 11 Crown lease: directions hearings by telephone, including Mortgages 12 delivery of 2 judgements. Chief Justice Discharge of Mortgage 1 Weinberg dealt with 9 directions hearings by Grant 5 telephone and 2 hearings in Sydney. Licence to Occupy 1 Freehold: COURT OF PETTY SESSIONS Absolute Sale or Conveyance 7 Mr Ronald John Cahill, Chief Magistrate of the A.C.T. is responsible for managing the Mortgages 6 administrative affairs of the Court of Petty Discharge of Mortgage 1 Sessions under the Court of Petty Sessions Act Lease 2 1960. The jurisdiction of the court may be exercised by the Chief Magistrate or any three Magistrates (including the Chief Magistrate) to Did You Know: hear and determine, in a summary manner, all Norfolk Island has an area of 3,327 hectares criminal matters arising under a law in force in Norfolk Island where an offence is punishable COURT REGISTRY on summary conviction. The court has The Registry Office is responsible for the jurisdiction to determine civil claims not overall functions of the Supreme Court, Court exceeding $10,000.00. of Petty Sessions, Coroners Court and Family Magistrates appointed to the Norfolk Island Law. The Registry Office is also responsible Court of Petty Sessions are: for the Administrative Review Tribunal, · Mrs Elaine M. Sanders (Senior member) Employment Tribunal and Public Sector · Mrs Patricia C. Magri Remuneration Tribunal. · Mrs Kate Smith There are two Court Officers who hold · Mr John Walsh of Brannagh statutory functions under the different courts · Mr Albert F. Buffett and tribunals. The Registry receives court and related documents, assists with the · Mr H. Brett Martin arrangements for court sittings and facilitates · Mr Allan D. Tavener the enforcement of orders made by the courts. The Chief Magistrate presided at special The Sergeant of Police is the Sheriff appointed sittings of the court in Norfolk Island between under the Supreme Court Act 1960 and Bailiff 29 November and 1 December 2004 and appointed under the Court of Petty Sessions between 30 May and 3 June 2005. During the Act 1960. year the Chief Magistrate dealt with 8 direction hearings by telephone. Local magistrates dealt with various matters at Other duties carried out by the Registry staff 25 sittings and 3 special sittings. include the issuing of photographic gun Court Reports are made available to the local licences under the Norfolk Island Firearms Act newspaper to keep the community aware of 1997 and photographic drivers licences under matters coming before the court. the Road Traffic Act 1982.

COMPANIES SUMMARY OF COURT PROCEEDINGS The Companies Office administers the COURT OF PETTY SESSIONS Companies Act 1985. This legislation provides Criminal Summons’ 49 for the registration of companies and Domestic Violence 2 associated activities. It is locally enacted Civil Summons’ 2 legislation, which although similar to mainland Default Summons’ filed 344 legislation, is separate and independent from it. Family Law matters 6 The Companies Office also administers the Employment Tribunal 3 Business Names Registration Act 1976 which requires persons and corporate bodies carrying FAMILY COURT on business in a name other than their own, to The Court of Petty Sessions has jurisdiction register that name. For both companies and under the Family Law Act 1975 (C’wlth) to business names, information lodged with this entertain proceedings under the Act including office becomes publicly available information. dissolution of marriage. The Sydney Registry In 2004/2005 of the Family Court of Australia is the · 10 new companies were incorporated principal registry for family law matters in · 176 companies are registered Norfolk Island. · 54 new business names were registered CORONERS COURT · fees of $75,000.00 were collected for The Coroners Act 1993 provides for holding companies and business names. inquests into the manner and cause of death, The Companies Office is staffed by the inquiries into the cause and origin of fires and Registrar of Companies and the Assistant for related purposes. Registrar of Companies who between them Mr Ronald John Cahill, Coroner, is responsible attend to all the Companies Office duties as for the administrative affairs of the Court. The well as an extensive range of other activities. Deputy Coroner is Mr Craig Anderson. RETAIL PRICE INDEX On 24 May 2005 the Deputy Coroner dealt The Retail Price Index measures the average with two matters into the cause and origin of price movement in a basket of goods which has fires. been determined by a household expenditure BIRTHS, DEATHS AND MARRIAGES survey to represent the purchases of a Norfolk REGISTRY Island household. The Index number is The Births, Deaths and Marriages Act 1963 calculated every three months and is comprised governs the registration of all births, deaths of ten sub-groups making up the all groups and marriages occurring in Norfolk Island. number. The Registrar and Deputy Registrar are In 2004/2005 the all groups index number was: authorised Marriage Celebrants under the · quarter ended 30/6/04 158.5 Commonwealth Marriage Act 1961. · quarter ended 30/9/04 161.0 Summary of Births, Deaths and Marriages · quarter ended 31/12/04 164.4 · quarter ended 31/3/05 165.7 Births Females 11 · quarter ended 30/6/05 167.5 Males 14 The index number: Deaths Females 10 · is used to increase benefits paid under the Males 5 Employment Act 1988. Marriages 20 · is one of the factors taken into account in determining Administration salary

movements. In November 2004 the Registrar attended the · is used to increase the Administration fee 2004 Conference of Australasian Registrars in units. Melbourne. · is a general guide to inflation in Norfolk MISCELLANEOUS REGISTERS Island. The Registry Office maintains Registers in The collection of goods is accumulated by an respect of Powers of Attorney, Bulls, Dogs, independent member and then entered by an Bills of Sale, Brands and Marks and is a wills Administration Officer. Each quarter the result depository. of the corresponding collection is gazetted for public consumption and use.

RPI Index Movement All Groups 2004/2005 As at 30 June 2005, 31 persons were in receipt of pension-related benefits only. During the year Hospital and Medical All Groups Assistance granted 64 airfares off Norfolk 170 Island for medical visits either to Sydney, I Brisbane or New Zealand. N 168 D HEALTHCARE E 166 X This Section has the responsibility of 164 administering and providing advice and N 162 assistance in respect of the Healthcare Act U 1989 and the Healthcare Levy Act 1990. M 160 B The Norfolk Island Healthcare Scheme E 158 provides medical insurance that protects all R members against catastrophic medical costs by 156 paying all approved medical costs in excess of 154 $2,500.00 in a financial year (1 July to 30 Jun-04 Sep-04 Dec-04 Mar-05 Jun-05 June) which includes payment of approved medical expenses and prescribed drugs incurred at the Norfolk Island Hospital as well SOCIAL SERVICES as offshore, provided that a referral is first obtained from a doctor at the Norfolk Island The Norfolk Island Government meets its Hospital. welfare obligations in Norfolk Island by Membership is compulsory for all persons providing the following benefits to qualifying ordinarily resident in Norfolk Island except residents: those whose medical costs are fully funded by · Age Benefit the Department of Veterans Affairs. · Invalid Benefit In 2004/2005 · Widowed Persons Benefit · The Healthcare Fund generated revenue of · Handicapped Children’s Benefit $749,320.69 from levies collected. · Special Benefit · To date 118 families have claimed from · Supplementary Children’s Benefit the fund throughout the year. Claims are Benefits are paid fortnightly and adjusted accepted until 30 September for the every six months to take into account the financial year ending 30 June. changes in the cost of living in Norfolk Island. · To date one claim exceeded $100,000.00 Pensions are paid on a needs basis and are and four others $20,000.00. reduced according to the recipient’s income · There will be a claim lodged with our re- from other sources. insurer for this financial year when all In addition to receiving a benefit, those persons claims have been completed. in receipt of a payment are also entitled to · The total paid for claims lodged against pension related benefits, which include: the Healthcare Scheme to date was · Assistance with hospital and medical $598,268.88. Of this amount 37.5% was expenses; for local medical costs and 62.5% for · 20% reduction in motor vehicle offshore costs. registration; · 20% reduction in telephone rental charge; EMPLOYMENT AND WORKERS · Exemption from the Financial Institutions COMPENSATION Levy; This Section has the responsibility of · Reduction in the cost of electricity. administering the Employment Act 1988 which In addition to benefits, the Norfolk Island includes the Workers Compensation Fund and: Government also provides for persons who · Providing advice and assistance to would be eligible for a benefit on Norfolk employers and employees on entitlements, Island but are in receipt of a benefit elsewhere. minimum wages and conditions. If a person falls into this category and they are · Conducting random workplace inspections eligible they then also receive pension-related in accordance with the Employment Act benefits, which is mainly hospital and medical 1988. assistance. · Managing the Workers Compensation At 30 June 2005, 87 persons were in receipt of Fund which includes collection of monthly a benefit: levies, record data and process · Age Benefit 67 applications for compensation for medical · Invalid Benefit 6 expenses and weekly benefits payments. · Special Benefit 8 · Processing and lodgement of claims with · Long Term Nursing 6 the Workers Compensation re-insurer.

In 2004/2005 TOURISM ACCOMMODATION · The Workers Compensation Fund The Tourism Accommodation Section forms generated revenue of $314,891.46 from part of the Administration’s Community levies collected. The levy was increased Services Section and is responsible for from 15 cents per hour to 20 cents per administering statutes in accordance with the hour from 1 January 2005. Tourist Accommodation Act 1984. · In March 2004 a new Workers In 2004/2005 Compensation software program was Total Visitor Numbers purchased and has been used from 1 July The 2004/2005 financial year resulted in a total 2004. The Figtree program records levy of 33,742 visitors, a decrease of some 4,575 payments, accidents, lost time and visitors compared to the 2003/2004 financial financial payments. year. · The Workers Compensation Fund is Visitors in Public Accommodation operated as a Government Business A total of 30,642 visitors stayed in tourist Enterprise. No dividends are taken from accommodation and the total average number the Fund for the Revenue Fund. of visitor days in public accommodation was Statistics 231,927, resulting in 30,116 less visitor days · During the 2004/2005 financial year there compared to the previous financial year. were 118 incidents reported. In Star Ratings 2004 ????? comparison to the last financial year, this In August 2004 AAA Tourism conducted year there was a 4.5% increase of work assessments of tourist accommodation related injuries. properties for the purpose of star ratings. The · Of the 118 incidents occurring this year, standard of accommodation continues to rise, 15 persons received assistance for weekly with this year’s assessments resulting in 2 self benefits. Two additional persons received contained properties achieving a 5 star rating. weekly benefits for workplace injuries Since the initial deregulation of the tourist sustained in previous financial years. accommodation industry in 1996 there has · A total of $93,740.09 was paid for medical been a definite improvement in standard and and travel expenses and lost time and quality of the island’s tourist accommodation. wages for accidents occurring in the In 1995 84% of the island’s accommodation 2004/2005 financial year. was 3 stars or lower, with the highest standard being 4 star. This year’s assessments resulted in 90% of accommodation being 3½ stars or higher.

Visitors via Australia Total Visitors Private Accommodation Public Accommodation Financial Year 03/04 04/05 03/04 04/05 03/04 04/05 Sydney 18368 12590 1411 1004 16957 11586 Melbourne 0 462 0 10 0 452 Brisbane 12588 10494 941 1006 11647 9488 Total 30,956 23,546 2,352 2,020 28,604 21,526

Visitors via Auckland -New Zealand Total Visitors Private Accommodation Public Accommodation Financial Year 03/04 04/05 03/04 04/05 03/04 04/05 Total 7,128 10,079 886 1045 6,242 9034

Visitors via Ships/Yachts Total Visitors Private Accommodation Public Accommodation Financial Year 03/04 04/05 03/04 04/05 03/04 04/05 Total 9 10 5 8 4 2

Visitors via Other Charters Total Visitors Private Accommodation Public Accommodation Financial Year 03/04 04/05 03/04 04/05 03/04 04/05 Total 224 107 156 24 68 83

TOTAL 38,317 33,742 3,399 3,097 34,918 30,645

Visitor Arrivals to Norfolk Island, 1988/89 to 2004/05

45000 40000 35000 30000 25000 20000 15000 10000 5000 0

1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005

Tourist Accommodation as at 30 June 2005 Classification Houses Units Beds Self-contained Apartment/Cottage, Houses 58 337 943 Hotel 5 184 395 Guest House/Lodge 3 70 147 TOTAL 66 591 1485

Star Rating Assessments as at 30 June 2005 (By Units) Classification Not 2 2½ 3 3½ 4 4½ 5 Rated ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Self-contained 1 1 0 5 176 116 34 4 Hotel 13 0 0 40 131 0 0 0 Guest House/Lodge 0 0 0 0 9 6 55 0 Total Units 14 1 0 45 316 122 89 4 Average % 2.4% .2% 0% 7.6% 53.5% 20.6% 15% .7%

Tourist Accommodation Registration Fee MUSEUMS The Tourist Accommodation Registration Fee Staff: 3 Full Time, 11 Casual, 9 Actors is charged quarterly at $1.00 per registered bed Mission: To research, collect and exhibit per day. Whether the fee increases or not objects and material of significance for the depends on the Retail Price Index for the purpose of interpreting Norfolk Island’s March quarter. The fee has now remained at cultural and environmental heritage. To $1.00 from and inclusive of 1 July 2001. preserve such objects in appropriate Registration fees invoiced for this financial conditions according to professional standards year totalled $560,281. and practices in order that Norfolk Island’s story is protected and available for the benefit of present and future generations. To encourage interest and study in Norfolk The Tourism Plan for the future development Island’s heritage and to secure all Norfolk of tourism in Norfolk Island was adopted on 15 Island Museum collections by planning for the November 1995 and recognises that due future. consideration must be given to the protection Legal Responsibilities: Implementation of the and conservation of the Island’s unique Commonwealth Historic Shipwrecks Act 1976. ecology, environment and lifestyle, On behalf of the Norfolk Island recognising that Norfolk Island is first and Administration, the Museum manages and foremost the home of its residents. cares for the HMS Sirius Collection and the KAVHA Collection. This is done in accordance with the Memorandum of Understandings: Application of Blanket Declaration to Historic Shipwrecks in Waters Surrounding Norfolk Island (1993), and Wreck of, and Relics from, HMS Sirius (1988) and the Historic Artefacts Agreement (1990).

General Overview Island history and culture. It is the Museum’s Housed in six historic buildings, the Norfolk intention to actively collaborate with the Island Museum operates three diverse community to tell their history and to museums (Pier Store, Commissariat Store and determine what artefacts they would like to No. 10 Quality Row), a theatre, a research display. An example of this collaboration was centre and a café/bookshop. The Museum the Personal Treasures Exhibition. Over 35 collection contains artefacts representing four people lent artefacts and over 300 locals distinct eras: Polynesian, First Settlement, viewed this exhibition in June 2005. Second Settlement and the Pitcairn Settlement. In May 2005 the Minister for the Environment The Museum exhibitions are thematic and are and Heritage, Senator Ian Campbell, MP, open to the public daily. announced that the Norfolk Island Museum The Museum offers guided tours of the was successful in its bid for funding from the museums and hosts the historic play The Trial Historic Shipwrecks Program. The Museum of the Fifteen twice a week. The Research received a further $11,500 to develop an Centre handles enquiries from the public on a interpretive exhibition of the HMS Sirius and fee for service basis. The R.E.O. (Royal to administer the Historic Shipwrecks Act. Engineers’ Office) Café and Bookshop sells Community Collaboration scrumptious food and stocks a comprehensive The Museum was asked by the whaleboat team selection of books associated with Norfolk to assist in the launch of Rhonda in December Island. 2004. The Museum filmed the launch, Achievements during 2004/2005 provided the PA system and hosted a Public Safety Addressed celebratory afternoon tea. The Museum has In August 2004 the Administration’s insurers since liaised with the whaleboat team by deemed the emergency exit capabilities of the obtaining historical and technical whaling second floor at the Pier Store as unacceptable information and showcasing Rhonda as an for the play The Trial of the Fifteen. The example of community spirit and a bygone era insurance company gave the Administration at the stamp launch and at the Personal six months to find a solution and address this Treasures Exhibition in 2005. occupational health and safety issue. The Staff Training Administration valued the play as an important The Director and Administration Officer public program and decided to relocate the attended the Museums Australia Annual play to the Protestant Chapel where the Conference: Politics and Positioning, in Maritime Museum was located. This Sydney in May 2005. Networks were relocation not only addressed safety concerns established and new museum practices and but opened opportunities for community concepts were presented. Many ideas from programs and other museum activities. this conference have been adapted and Relocating the play meant that the number of implemented at the Norfolk Island Museum. museums open to the public went from 4 to 3. The Director also attended, with the assistance All maritime artefacts were relocated to the of the Department of the Environment and Pier Store and many artefacts at the Pier Store Heritage, 2 Historic Shipwrecks Delegates were relocated to the Commissariat Store. meetings - Melbourne in July 2004 and Sydney Collection Management in May 2005. Attendance at these meetings is In January 2005 with the assistance of funding important and allows the Director to fulfil from the Norfolk Island Museum Trust, the legislative functions under the Historic Museum embarked on a special Collection Shipwrecks Act. Management Project. It was identified that the Six Museum Attendants are studying by collections needed to be audited and managed correspondence subjects from the Certificate in accordance with professional museum IV Museum Practice. The certificate is through standards. The Museum has employed an the Museums and Galleries Queensland, Assistant Curator for a two-year period to Museums Australia. carry out this special project and to train Stamp Issue museum staff in collection documentation, data In February 2005 the Museum in partnership maintenance, care and significance assessment. with the Philatelic Department, launched a set Exhibitions of stamps featuring 4 artefacts from its In February 2005 the Archaeological Museum collection. Local artist Louise Donald was re-opened with the new name of the portrayed the artefacts in a beautiful fashion. Commissariat Store. The entire museum was The stamps will inform more people of the redesigned and reinterpreted by museum staff. wonderful and unique collections that the The unique artefacts on display now Museum cares for and displays. successfully illustrate the history of Norfolk Postcards Island and are presented in a more ordered and To ensure that light sensitive artefacts are not attractive manner. exposed to camera flash, the Museum has a no To ensure that the Norfolk Island Museum is photograph policy. To ensure that people take more relevant to the contemporary Norfolk home with them an example of what they saw Island community, the entire upper floor of the at the Norfolk Island Museums, a series of 9 Pier Store now displays Pitcairn and Norfolk postcards were designed featuring artefacts on · Storage and Conservation display. In February 2005 the Museum received New Brochure approval to build a storage facility in the The relocation of the play and hence the vicinity behind the Police Station. Once closure of one museum meant that the Museum this building is erected it will allow the brochure was incorrect. The Museum Museum to take a big step forward in designed a new brochure in a style that is ensuring that artefacts are stored in a reflected in the stamps, postcards and secure, central location away from salt air. exhibitions. This building will also have space to allow Visitor Numbers and Sales conservation to take place in one location. The R.E.O. Café and Bookshop continues to be In February 2005 the Museum started a our most important location both in terms of program of remedial conservation orientating visitors to the museums and with treatment on HMS Sirius artefacts. These sales. The R.E.O.’s combined activities artefacts are deteriorating due to the include sale of tickets for museums and the unstable environment that they are housed Trial of the Fifteen, receiving research in. The Norfolk Island Museum along enquiries, the start and finish point for tag-a- with the Norfolk Island Government will long tours and sale of food and books. continue to pursue investigating options Overall, Museum ticket sales were affected and solutions to protect this nationally this year, as visitor numbers were low. This significant collection from further decline is consistent with the Island wide trend deterioration. of slower sales and fewer visitors. Marketing NORFOLK ISLAND PUBLIC As a result of visitor numbers declining, a LIBRARY decision was made for the Museum to retain its The Norfolk Island Public Library continually prime location on the Jason’s map for 2005; to offers a high standard of service to the develop a web page; to revamp the Norfolk TV community. A large number of residents and advertising; to advertise on a weekly basis in visitors enjoy the excellent range of material the Norfolk Islander and on a daily basis on the available, which includes fiction and non- local radio. Collaboration with the Norfolk fiction publications, a good range of Large Island Government Tourist Bureau and Print books and an adequate range of audio KAVHA occurred in advertising in the material. National Trust 50th Anniversary edition of Visitors in particular utilise and enjoy the Reflections. Norfolk Island reference section, which has an Major Challenges/Opportunities excellent range of publications relating to the · Recognition of the Museum as an history of Norfolk Island. This section is important asset updated whenever new material comes to The Norfolk Island Museum is the hand, and visitors continually praise the high material embodiment of popular memory, standard of service that the Library offers, the place that tells us who we are and particularly in comparison to small community where we came from. By continuing to libraries in Australia and New Zealand. collaborate with the community, the The children’s section is utilised mostly by Museum will be recognised as a place of pre-school age children who enjoy the large community pride and identity that range of picture books that are available to that represents the history, beauty and unique age group. qualities of Norfolk Island to local people Culling of old fiction books took place again to and tourists alike. The Museum is an make room for new ones, and this year it was important community asset and support carried out in conjunction with the Waste from the government in the form of a Management Centre. They provided an old subsidy is indeed an investment. bookshelf in the recycling section, and it · Enhancing Museums and Exhibitions proved to be a very popular and worthwhile The Museum plays an important role in exercise. heritage preservation by collecting, The Norfolk Island Quota Club once again preserving and displaying moveable donated Large Print books to be used as heritage. Artefacts kept close to where memorials and the Library is grateful for this they were used, and now publicly contribution. The large print section is popular accessible, are direct and powerful links and has a good range of material which also between generations, connecting people of includes some audio books. the place they live in. It is imperative that Annual subscription remains at $10.00 for a the Museum continues to enhance and basic annual subscription, which enables the standardise its style of presentations across subscriber to borrow up to 5 articles at any all museums and to collaborate with the time. Subscribers can pay more, according to community when developing exhibitions. the number of articles they wish to borrow, and the lending period is for one month.

The Library is open for 13 hours a week, over Postal Services a period of 4 days with staggered hours so that Mail Received Items everyone can find a suitable time. There are currently 335 full-time subscribers and Express Post Items 15,500 approximately 85 people visit the Library per Standard Letters 250,000 week. LC/AO Items 85,000 The Library is staffed by one part-time Registered Items 2,000 Librarian and three Assistants. Parcels 5,500 Local Mail 260,000 NORFOLK ISLAND POSTAL Total Weight Received 85,000 Kgs SERVICES

The Post Office and the Philatelic Bureau are operated as a Government Business Enterprise. Mail Despatched Items The two departments, under the one name Express Post 1,500 “Norfolk Post” provide a full range of postal Standard Letters 155,000 services. LC/AO Items 25,000 POST OFFICE Registered Items 2,000 Staff: 5 Full Time, 1 Part Time Parcels 4,000 The Postal Service operates within the Norfolk Total Weight Despatched 20,000 Kgs Island Postal Services Act 1983. The Post Office receives and distributes mail made up of standard letters, large letters and PHILATELIC BUREAU other articles consisting of magazines, small Staff: 4 Full Time packets and parcels, locally and worldwide. The Philatelic Bureau: Three levels of delivery are offered and these · Is responsible for the planning, production are: and marketing of Norfolk Island’s stamps. · Express Post · Is responsible for providing a method by · Air Mail which stamp collectors from all over the · Regular/Surface mail world can enhance their hobby and There are add-on options such as: purchase Norfolk Island stamps directly · Registration from the Island. · Person to Person · Provides a mail order service to over · Advice of Receipt 4,500 standing order customers with their · Insurance to most countries requirements for each new issue. Other services include: · Sends 6,000 Philatelic Bulletins to · A wide range of packaging and stationery customers, stamp clubs and stamp dealers items are on sale at the Post Office. four times each year. · Public facsimile service. · Despatches stock to, and monitors sales · Inquiries/bookings for Rawson Hall. and returns from the overseas philatelic agents in the major markets for Norfolk · Issue/payment of Australian money stamps which includes Melbourne, orders. Brisbane, Auckland, London, New York, · Rental/provision of 1001 private letter Tokyo, Copenhagen and Frankfurt. boxes. Achievements during 2004/2005 · Three external letter posting boxes. · Stamp issues released during 2004/2005: Major Challenges · Working the Ship Due to Norfolk Island’s relative isolation there will always be a strong demand for the · Hippeastrums transportation of goods in and out of the island. · 25 Years of Quota International on However to maintain market share the Post Norfolk Island Office must stay in the forefront, keeping up · Local Postage Issue – Palm & Fern with changes in technology. The primary · Christmas 2004 th purpose is to provide the community the best · 25 Anniversary of Self-government possible on-going fast and reliable service. · WWF – Sacred Kingfisher · Centenary of Rotary · Museum Artefacts Pacific Explorers · Old Island Homes The Norfolk Island Philatelic Bureau sent two representatives to the Pacific Explorers Exhibition held in Sydney in April 2005. The attendance was worthwhile financially, and it also allowed Sydney based customers to connect with the Bureau on a personal basis.

Major Challenges NORFOLK ISLAND CENTRAL Philately worldwide is facing an uncertain SCHOOL future with competition from modern The Norfolk Island Central School (NICS) is a innovations such as computer games, the Kindergarten to Year 12 co-educational school internet, cable TV and sports taking collectors with approximately 315 students. All staff are away from the hobby. appointed through the NSWDET merit Many people no longer use the mail to selection process. Staff consists of a Principal, communicate, therefore fewer stamps find their eight K-6 teachers, twelve secondary teachers, way into households to interest children – the one Support Teacher Learning/Counsellor, one future collectors. Librarian/Information Technology/Vocational The trend to collect “thematics” rather than Education and two part time relief teachers. “countries” results in a serious challenge to Clerical support staff consists of a senior Norfolk Post and our philatelists ordering our school assistant, finance clerk, teachers aide, stamps. two part time library assistants and a Opportunities groundsman. The Internet and e-mail continue to have a Education is funded by the Norfolk Island positive impact on the interest in Norfolk Government. The Government purchases an Island stamps. Linkages to our web site have educational package – paying for teacher created interest from all over the world with salaries, entitlements, plus a 4.5% enquiries and orders from Eastern Europe and administrative fee. This package includes a South America that we have never received in curriculum guarantee with all syllabi, support the past. resources, access to consultants, distance NORFOLK ISLAND LIQUOR education, HSC and SC accreditation, system BOND monitoring and all basic skills tests. Maintenance, capital works and requisites are The Norfolk Island Government Liquor Bond the responsibility of the Norfolk Island has the sole authority for the importation of Government and the 2004-2005 education liquor products into Norfolk Island. The main budget amounted to approximately $2,350,000. function of the Liquor Bond is to provide an Norfolk Island Central School not only efficient and courteous retail service to the continues to provide an excellent standard of public and licensed premises, and in doing so, education but also provides a wider vocational contribute a profit to the Revenue Fund. education facility for the Island. The Norfolk Island Liquor Bond continues to The school administration block was support the following events held on Norfolk completed in 2004 by Administration Works Island on behalf of the suppliers: staff and is a facility that the community can · Bounty Bowls Tournament be very proud of. As the first port of call for · Country Music Festival visitors, its location at the front of the school · International Clay Target Shoot provides easy access in terms of child safety · Pistol Shoot issues. It now allows all clerical support staff · Jazz Festival to work together in a more functional and safer · Golf Classic & PGA Tournament setting, provides a sick bay for students, · Ballroom Dancing interview room for parents, office space for Statistics school executives and has overcome OH&S issues. Total sales to locals $1.7m General Achievements Total sales to visitors $1.1m · Art exhibitions – NICS PICS and Look Bulk sales to clubs, hotels & $1.4m Again well attended by parents and restaurants community members. Total sales for 2004/2005 $4.2m · Student involvement in community Total number of customers 75,295 activities – Art in the Park, Poetry in the Park, Mothers Day Talent Quest and Multi Challenges Cultural Festival. The Liquor Bond continues to compete with · Rotary public speaking and in-school the airport duty free stores in Australia and debating competitions were held. New Zealand. It is becoming more and more · One student accepted for North Coast difficult to compete, with prices on the island hockey trials and training camp. being affected by a recent increase in duty, a new waste management fee and increases in · One student attended World Youth freight due to increased fuel costs. An Championships in Italy. advertising program has been implemented to · Weekend cricket and soccer organised by attempt to inform our visitors that there are still parents and staff members. bargains available. · Before and afternoon training for sports carnivals which were a great success. · All students applying for university and TAFE placement gained entry to their courses.

· Excellent results (above State average) in levels of understanding and competence in all Basic Skills Test (BST), English all levels of mathematics. 70% of students Language Literacy Assessment (ELLA), showed improvement from Year 3 (2002) Secondary Numeracy Assessment to Year 5 (2004) with 8 improving by one Program (SNAP) and Computer Skills band or more. Assessment (CSA). · The numeracy team has reviewed the BST · Norfolk language program implemented in data and presented the results to the 2004 with community language speaker primary staff. Weaknesses have been assisting. mapped and an action plan has been · Student performances of “The Emperor’s developed. New Clothes” held at Rawson Hall were Secondary Numeracy Assessment Program well attended. · The results of the Secondary Numeracy · Successful theme day of “Doing Things Assessment Program (SNAP) demonstrate Together” gained great community that both Year 7 and Year 8 scored above support. the State average in all areas tested – · Fortnightly and end of term assemblies Numeracy, Number, Measurement, Space, continue to be well attended. Data and Problem Solving. However, · Successful presentation evening held over continued emphasis needs to be placed on two nights – sports and academic focus. Space in both Year 7 and Year 8. SNAP · Successful year for the Parents & Citizens has demonstrated that 43% of Year 8 Association who continue to give students have progressed from their Year wonderful support to NICS. 7 results, while 46% remain consistent. A · A number of local and mainland charities small number of students continue to were supported throughout the year – St. require assistance in mathematics. Johns, Red Cross, Hospital Auxiliary, English Language Literacy Assessment Jeans for Genes, Famine Fighters and the · Twenty-Nine Year 7 and twenty-six Year Cancer Foundation. 8 students sat for ELLA in 2004 and the Student Performance results reflected the high standard of past Basic Skills Test - Literacy years. 100% of Year 8 students performed · Twenty-eight Year 3 students sat for the in high and proficient bands with BST in literacy - 60% of these students Language the strongest area of were in Band 4 or higher. Twenty-six performance with 81% in the high band. Year 5 students sat for the BST in literacy In Year 7, 97% of students were in high – 75% of these students were in Band 5 or and proficient bands with one student or higher. It is interesting to note that all 3% in elementary for both Writing and students improved on their Year 3 (2002) Reading. Language was the weaker Year literacy performance. 7 result with 89% in high and proficient, one student (3%) in elementary and two · Twenty-Five Year 3 students sat for the students (7%) in low. Areas for Primary Writing Assessment (PWA) test - improvement have been identified and 72% of students performed at the Band 4 results discussed individually with level or higher. In Year 5 twenty-six students and parents. A Living Skills students sat for the PWA test – 92% of students performed at the Band 4 level or program has been established for one student in Year 7 taking into account his higher. The improvement in student literacy needs. performance is pleasing and significantly exceeds NSW State averages. For both School Certificate Information literacy and writing tests, teams of · Twenty-four students sitting for the teachers analysed and discussed them School Certificate in 2004 achieved good with all primary teachers. results with a total of 43 grade A’s and 49 Basic Skills Test - Numeracy grade B’s across a variety of subject areas. English, Computing Studies and Visual · The Year 3 Basic Skills Numeracy tests Arts all performed above the State were once again quite pleasing. Overall, average. Mathematics (Adv) performed Year 3 students are performing at a level extremely well, 12 points above the State equal to or higher than the State. 40% of average and Personal Development/ students performed at the Band 4 level or Health/PE, 23 points above average. higher. It is interesting to note that in only two questions did students score Higher School Certificate Information below State average. · There were eight full time HSC students at NICS in 2004 and a total of thirteen · The twenty-six students tested in the Year 5 BST numeracy test performed equal to, students sitting for HSC subjects. The course patterns and results indicate that or at considerably higher levels than, the NICS is catering well for both academic State level. 65% of students performed at and vocational students. A band 6 result Band 5 level or higher, with 88% was obtained in Business Studies and E3 performing at the Band 4 level or higher. results in Extension 1 Maths and English. These excellent results indicate very high Band 5 results were obtained for 2 out of 2

Chemistry students, the only Visual Arts 2005. Human Society in its Environment student and the only Physics student. A (HSIE) programs utilise Norfolk focus to band 5 result was also obtained in General meet many outcomes. Maths, PDHPE and Hospitality. Four Retention Rates mature aged students completed 2 unit · Retention rates overall and for those Information Technology. Vocational students continuing on from Year 10 to Education Training (VET) courses were Year 12 vary greatly from year to year for popular with full time, mature and the reasons detailed above. The number Pathways students with one student of students remaining at NICS to complete completing Retail Operations, eight their senior years seems to be increasing students completing Information but it is variable depending on the size of Technology and three completing the cohort. Construction. One Pathways student Attendance Profile completed Hospitality. Six students · Attendance rates at NICS are normally followed a UAI eligible course pattern. very high with little to no truancy. Most Computer Skills Assessment absences are simply due to illness or · Year 6 students participated in the travel back to the mainland. Computing Skills Assessment and Occasionally, students may be absent achieved at a level much above State whilst representing the Island in team or average in most of the topic areas. Year individual sporting events. Attendance 10 students participated in the Year 10 rates are approximately as follows: Computing Skill Assessment Trial on-line K-6 97% and achieved above State average in all 7/8 94% test areas. This assessment will become 9/10 93% mandatory in 2006. 11/12 94% Enrolment Profile · School enrolment K-12 in 2004 was 315 students. The pattern of enrolments Semester 1 Attendance Rates holding around 310 – 320 is consistent with the previous year’s enrolment (320 in School District State 2003). There was a particularly large Kindergarten group of forty students 100 enrolled in 2004 that has moved on to 90 Year 1 in 2005. 80 · Approximately 62% of the student 70 population are children of Island residents, 60 commonly of Polynesian and English 50 heritage with the remainder being children 2001 2002 2003 2004 of New Zealand and Australian families. · During 2004, Fifty-nine students enrolled at NICS and forty-eight left the school. Student mobility is a reflection of the Class Sizes transitory nature of the Norfolk Island · Class sizes vary from year to year, ranging population with a proportion on short term from forty in Kindergarten to twenty-six working contracts. The general downturn in the senior years in 2004. Due to in tourism since 2001 has impacted on the fluctuating numbers, composite classes are number of temporary employment often a feature of NICS. positions available and consequently school enrolments. Roll Class Year Total Total in Curriculum Patterns K-6 per Year Class · The K-6 department of NICS has KS K 20 20 approximately ninety-seven students K-2 and ninety-nine students 3-6. Grades are KD K 20 20 staged in composite classes to maximise 1/2S 1 & 2 20 + 9 29 their opportunities for smaller class 1/2P 1 & 2 20 + 8 28 groups, individualised attention from the 3S 3 29 29 Support Teacher Learning and to aid in the 4F 4 26 26 team teaching approach in differentiating 5/6T 5 & 6 14 + 8 22 the curriculum. This approach also allows 5/6R 5 & 6 11 + 11 22 for teachers to utilise their areas of Year 7 28 28 expertise within their stage classes by Year 8 27 27 shared programming and team teaching. Year 9 19 19 · Norfolk Studies was taught in 2004 Year 10 24 24 through the Relief Face to Face program Year 11 & 12 16 + 10 26 and is integrated into the curriculum in other Key Learning Areas (KLAs) during

Post School Destinations formation of a bridging committee, a year · There were twenty-four students in Year group liaison parent, media liaison, 10 in 2004, sixteen of which have volunteer rosters, involvement in policy progressed to Year 11 in 2005. Of the development, etc. remainder, three students have left · We continue to be grateful for the Norfolk to continue their secondary outstanding support the school receives studies. Five students have remained on from its parents and friends through day to Norfolk to take up apprenticeships. There day participation in classroom activities, are ten students completing their HSC at assistance in many sporting activities, NICS in 2005, a total of 26 in the senior support via P & C and general support for years. other school initiatives. The school · There were eight full time students in Year continues to be a facility that the Norfolk 12 in 2004. Four of these students were Island Government and community can be offered a position to study at university; extremely proud of. one of them accepted an offer to study Norfolk Studies and Language Science. Three students have deferred · Many local identities continue to provide their university studies, one remaining in their generous support as part of the Norfolk Island, working full time whilst Norfolk Studies focus through Visual Arts undertaking a TAFE course via distance initiatives, Human Society in its education; another is studying full time at Environment (HSIE), Geography, Design a private college and the third is studying and Technology activities and general full time at TAFE. One student has taken excursions and guest speakers relating to up an apprenticeship in Norfolk Island and other key learning areas. A Norfolk two are working in Norfolk Island – one Language Camp was introduced in 2004 of those studying through a Polytech in for Year 9 students and successfully run New Zealand via distance education. One again in 2005 with the support of many student has moved to Australia and taken community members. The camp up an apprenticeship. culminated in a Year 9 drama/language Careers Market evening for parents and community · A very successful careers market was helpers. organised by the careers teacher towards Targets for 2005/2006 the end of term 2 to allow students from 1. Revise and Upgrade Report Formats at Year 9 to 12 to talk to community NICS members from varying professions. The · Review and evaluate current report success of this activity is largely formats. dependent on the willingness of so many · Research alternative samples via the professionals within the community who Department of Education and give their time to ensure students are Training website. better informed about their career choices. · Discuss requirements with staff to Representatives from TAFE and identify information included and university were brought to the Island to format preferred. allow students, parents and other · Trial possible formats to develop interested community members to most suitable proforma. investigate study options, costs and 2. Quality Teaching and Learning accommodation issues in Australia. Practices Developed for all Staff Community Use of Facilities · Staff to attend conference in QTL · After hours the school buildings and practices. facilities are used by community groups · Apply to Training & Development to for dance classes, drama, art classes, fund consultant to run whole school Norfolk Amateur Theatrical Society Training & Development Day and (NATS), Athletics and Government sessions. elections. Casual bookings are also made · Use existing staff to in-service and by various community groups such as the mentor other staff. P & C, Norfolk Action Group, Rescue · Trial QTL practices in classrooms. Squad and Norfolk Island Government. · Apply for ELLA marking. Regular IT classes are run in the evenings · Apply for BSW marking. through the school by the Librarian/IT

Teacher for adults working towards their TAFE certificate qualification. Community Involvement · NICS continues to enjoy a vibrant and effective two-way communication between the school and community. In 2004 the school/community participation committee enhanced this partnership in a number of important ways including the

ENVIRONMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE PUBLIC WORKS year has again been a struggle due to the lack The Works Depot is a multi functional of sufficient and suitable rock materials. department and is responsible for construction In addition to Roads normal cyclic routine and maintenance to Administration buildings road maintenance, the section completed (except the Kingston and Arthurs Vale patching, cleaning/clearing of culverts, side Historic Area (KAVHA)), construction and drains and road shoulders, installation of maintenance to Norfolk’s roads, maintenance guideposts and signage, ship-carting duties, of all grounds and public places (except erection/dismantling of the Administration’s KAVHA), the landing places at Kingston and Marquee. Cascade and the arrangements for burials. Principal projects undertaken by the Roads The Works Depot operations are under the Section include: control of the Manager Public Works and he · Reseal works to J.E. Road, including is accountable to the Executive Director installation of culverts. Environment & Infrastructure. Part of his · Commence J.E. Road (lower section) duties are to establish and maintain a regime reconstruction. for the continuous and effective response to · Upgrade Waste Management Road, all enquiries, suggestions and complaints including new culverts – to complete from the public. during Airport project. All sections within the Works area – Roads, · Transport rock materials to Roads Building Maintenance/Grounds, Mechanics, stockpile area: fine crushed rock 14, 10, 7 Stores and Lighterage – are all overseen by mm chip. their respective Foremen. Major Challenges The Works Depot consists of 22 full time · Upgrading of plant/equipment in officers and 5 part time staff. Included in the readiness for suitable materials to full time staff at the Depot this year are two complete expected new construction for apprentices – one first year mechanic and one J.E. Road (Police Station to Selwyn Pine first year carpenter. turn off). MECHANICAL SECTION · Continue to complete routine st maintenance Island-wide, in the most Number of staff: 4 + 1 Apprentice (1 year) efficient and effective manner with The Works Mechanical Section provides available materials. service to all sections within the Administration, ensuring all plant, vehicles BUILDING MAINTENANCE, and equipment are serviced and maintained to GROUNDS AND PUBLIC PLACES a suitable high standard, enabling Building Maintenance Administration staff to provide a reliable Number of staff: 4 full time; 1 temporary efficient and effective service to the public. painter + 1 Apprentice (1st year) Achievements during 2004/2005 The Building Maintenance Section of the · Continued routine maintenance and Works Depot is responsible for the servicing of plant, vehicles and construction of new buildings, structures and equipment. improvements to existing buildings in · Purchase of new 8 tonne truck to replace accordance with plans, specifications and A10. building codes. The Section is also · Completion of the refurbishment of the responsible for maintenance and repairs to Dynapac Steel Roller. Administration buildings and property (with · Introduction of seat belts in all the exception of KAVHA) and to provide the vehicles/plant. community with assistance in burials. · Fabrication of security fencing for Achievements during 2004/2005 lighterage works. · Successful completion of new office Major Challenges section (Block F) at the school. · To continue to upgrade plant, vehicle and · Successful completion of new airfreight equipment. shed at the airport. · To participate and complete further · Completion of Fire Station extension. required training in mechanical area. · Concrete works at the Lighterage Shed. · Mechanical apprenticeship of 4 years. Other Achievements include · Completion of training courses by all ROADS staff including: Number of staff: 4 full time; 4 part time · Asbestos removal It is the aim of the Roads Section to achieve a high standard of road networks by improving · Scaffolding the Island’s existing deteriorating roads. This · Chainsaw operation · Computer Training (Word/Outlook)

· Successful appointment of an apprentice ADMINISTRATION STORE carpenter. The Administration Store and Purchasing · Major repainting of Rawson Hall Department is a section of the Works Depot. (exterior and interior). Stores currently has three full time staff · External painting of the Norfolk Island members. Airport. The Administration Store is responsible for · Maintaining public places and picnic the procurement, receipt, maintenance, areas. costing, preliminary payment action and issue Grounds of all stores and equipment to meet the day to Number of staff: 2 full time; 2 temporary day operations of all sections of the The responsibilities of the Grounds Section of Administration including all Government the Works Depot are primarily the upkeep and Business Enterprises (GBE’s). All Stores maintenance of all grounds and public places processes are required to adhere to the Public (except KAVHA) and the cleaning and Moneys Act 1979. maintenance of all public toilets. Since 2001/2002 the number of orders Achievements during 2004/2005 processed by the Store has increased by 50%. · Continued the upkeep of all grounds and Stock holdings have also increased with 6685 public places to a high standard. lines of stock worth $823,956.95 held at 30 · Taking over the upkeep of the Cec June 2005. Barkman property and completing major During 2004/2005 10,243 over counter stores clean up. were issued with a total value of $250,569.80. Installing three new barbeques and eight · 1445 2500 picnic benches around the Island’s scenic 1488 areas. 1496 20001670 LIGHTERAGE SERVICE 2012 2154 The Lighterage Section provides a service 1500 under the Lighterage Act 1961 for the 2227 discharging of inward cargo and loading of 1000 outward cargo. Lighterage operations took place at Kingston No. of Orders for 16 days and at Cascade for 21 days. Ships 500 stood at anchor waiting for suitable conditions for unloading for 11 days. 0 Lighterage continued with routine servicing 94/95 95/96 96/97 97/98 98/99 00/01 01/02 02/03 03/04 04/05 and maintenance of all Lighterage plant and Financial Year equipment.

Achievements during 2004/2005 From 1 July 2004 to 30 June 2005 there were · Following a review of OH&S issues, new 19 visits by cargo ships to Norfolk Island: shelving and a fire escape were erected · Norfolk Guardian ex Yamba 7 visits and lighting and signage were improved. · Norfolk Guardian ex Auckland 8 visits · The Store received a more reliable freight · Sitka ex Yamba 4 visits consolidation service from New Zealand: Total cargo imported: this service has improved stock arrival times and reduced costs. · 6,251.5 Tonnes Major Challenges · 13,695.6 Cubic Metres Due to the relatively small quantities ordered Total number of vehicles imported: 97 by the Administration some delays are being experienced with orders from larger suppliers. The practicality and efficiency of sourcing orders through smaller suppliers will be investigated. The level of stagnant stock holdings will also be reviewed.

LAND USE AND ENVIRONMENT Wetland Management Strategy for The Land Use and Environment Branch KAVHA includes the Office of the Conservator for The waterways and wetlands located within Public Reserves, the Planning Office, Waste the Kingston and Arthurs Vale Historic Area Management, Health, Building & Quarantine, (KAVHA) are of unique significance to Fisheries, Norfolk Island Parks and Forestry Norfolk Island for a number of reasons Service and Stock. including their habitat, heritage and aesthetic While having overall management value. Concern about preservation of responsibility for these sections, the branch Kingston’s heritage structures, the unique also undertakes projects related to all these wetland habitat for flora and fauna, as well as areas as required, to assist in decision making the improved water quality entering Emily and reporting. Bay, and the delicate balance between these In 2004/2005 these included: values, must be considered. To achieve this, a Assisting in the assessment of six Norfolk Wetlands Strategy and Activity Program is Island landscape nominations against being developed in conjunction with KAVHA Commonwealth and Norfolk Island and the community to ensure ongoing, Heritage Register Criteria. sustainable management of these water In October 2004 the Commonwealth resources. Department of Environment and Heritage Section Responsibilities: received an application to have a number of leasehold blocks of land on Norfolk Island HEALTH, QUARANTINE, BUILDING listed under the emergency listing provisions AND WATER ASSURANCE of the Environment Protection and The Health and Building Section is Biodiversity Act 1999. responsible for public health, quarantine, The Norfolk Island Government responded to building controls and the Water Assurance this application by rejecting the view that the Scheme. important values of the land in question were These responsibilities encompass: under any threat. · Development of public health legislation The Federal Minister for the Environment, and audit systems. after consideration of all information · Public health inspections and monitoring, available, including submissions from the including issuing and monitoring sale of public and a submission prepared by this food licences; monitoring Australian and office, rejected the application. During this New Zealand food standards; liquor process it was agreed that the assessment of licence inspections; and inspecting the land for Commonwealth listing be hairdressing establishments and slaughter progressed and that a steering committee be houses. formed. The Manager Land Use & · Norfolk Island Quarantine and Inspection Environment was the Norfolk Island Service - including inspection of imports representative on the steering committee. The and granting export certificates; steering committee advised on the selections monitoring of stock diseases; agricultural of consultants to be engaged to review the and environmental pests; vectors and nominations and provide a report to the diseases. Australian Heritage Council (AHC). This · Reviewing and monitoring biological process concluded in January 2005. The controls. AHC provided advice to the Federal Minister · Monitoring and regulating activities for Environment and Heritage. The Minister under the Dangerous Drugs Act 1927. ultimately concluded that none of the land had · Industrial safety inspections, values that would support Commonwealth investigations and reports; occupational listing. health and safety inspections; support for Geotechnical Soils Investigation of Norfolk Administration OH&S Committee Island activities. As development of land on Norfolk Island · Environmental monitoring – water increases, areas that were previously found to quality, waste disposal, noise, dust and be unsuitable for building due to steep slopes, hazardous substances. erosion or slippage, are beginning to be · Develop, maintain and operate the Water utilised. To ensure sustainable building Assurance Scheme; approvals and practices into the future, the Norfolk Island inspections of sewer connections and Administration has now completed a septic tanks. geotechnical study in conjunction with the · Inspect and monitor building projects and consulting engineers, Parsons Brinckhoff that sites for compliance with planning and identifies and maps these sites of potential building approvals. risk. It is proposed that this information will · Co-ordinate emergency management be incorporated into the Norfolk Island Plan services to agriculture and animals in the (2002). event of an emergency or disaster.

· Ensure compliance with the requirements equitable and have the least of the Sale of Tobacco Act 2004. environmental impact in the long term. From February 2004 planning approval as Developments of particular interest have well as building approval is now required been subdivisions and cliff top under certain sections of the new legislation. development. Quarantine · 101 development applications were The supply ship departing from Yamba is lodged with the Planning Office over the now fumigated prior to departure for Norfolk 2004/2005 financial year. Development Island. application fees collected totalled The importation requirements for all animals $23,980.90. from Australia and New Zealand changed In 2005/2006 we will: following a review to ensure protection of our · Streamline planning legislation and animal population and public health. processes. In 2005/2006 we will: · Develop a 30-year strategic plan for the · Commence a water resource study for Norfolk Island Airport. Norfolk Island. · Prepare a planning related section of a · Continue to review all public health Norfolk Island Natural Resource legislation. Management Plan. · Continue extensions to sewer mains. · Provide timely determinations for · Construct de-watering beds at the sewage development applications. treatment plant. · Develop new regulations for the handling · Relocate septic pump-out receival pit to of asbestos products under the Building the sewage treatment plant. Act. PLANNING WASTE MANAGEMENT The Planning Office has responsibility for The Waste Management Centre adjacent to long-term planning on Norfolk Island. The the airport has been operating for almost two principal regulatory tools used are the years. The facility accepts all waste Planning Act 2002 and Regulations and the generated on Norfolk Island and is Norfolk Island Plan 2002, the implementation operationally funded by a levy on all goods of which preserve important environmental, bought to the Island, the Waste Management natural and cultural heritage values through Levy. This does not completely fund the effective development controls. These operations of the centre and the balance is responsibilities have encompassed the funded from the Water Assurance Scheme. following tasks: The objective is to have the levy fully fund · Implementation and administration of the the operation of the centre. Other income Norfolk Island planning and heritage sources include the sale of non-ferrous scrap regimes; metal, mainly aluminium cans and extrusions. · Provision of advice to the community, The practice of burning waste at the lower the Norfolk Island Government and the Headstone tip continues as there is currently Commonwealth Government on planning no alternative. A number of lines of and heritage issues; investigation are in train to deal with this · Development of planning policy and issue. These involve improved incineration development control plans; facilities and other measures. As a result of · Ongoing revision of planning legislation, grants from the National Heritage Trust we associated legislation and the Norfolk should be in a position to process our green Island Plan; waste and some builders waste into a re- · Strategic planning; useable garden product by May of 2006, if not · Development assessment; and before. As part of a staged approach to · Provision of support to the Planning and dealing with the various waste streams, a Environment Board. glass crusher will also be considered. Outcomes Achieved in 2004/2005 Transport efficiencies have been introduced · The Land Initiative Package was and general garbage transport to Headstone finalised, approved by the Legislative now occupies less time and less trips than Assembly and commenced on 27 previously, with clear time and fuel savings. February 2004. This package included Closing the Waste Management Centre one- new planning, heritage, building, hour earlier each day has also brought subdivision and land title legislation. savings, with minimal inconvenience to the · Much of 2004/2005 has been spent public. implementing this legislation and As an indication of the volumes of waste developing processes under the various generated, the following is a breakdown of statutes. Significant effort has been waste delivered to the Waste Management expended, particularly in the area of Centre and processed between July 2004 and development control, to ensure that June 2005: decisions made and precedents set are

· General weed control was undertaken in Glass dumped: 342 tonne all Reserves. · Efforts to control and eradicate Madeira Truckloads of household · 590 @ 7m3 Vine (Lambs Tail) and Coral Berry in waste: per truck Hundred Acres Reserve continued. · 112 @ 9m3 · Removal of Eucalyptus species from per truck Hundred Acres Reserve and milling of Truckloads of steel waste: 118 timber continues. Aluminium cans/window 20 tonne Forestry extrusions crushed: · 32 permits were granted under the Trees Steel cans crushed: 14 tonne Act 1997 to remove 110 protected trees Truckloads of timber and 230 on private land. These were builders waste: predominantly Norfolk Island Pine and White Oak. Cardboard shredded for 290m3 · Forestry Zone activities included composting: clearing, pruning plantation trees, weed Tyres shredded on demand 55m3 control in plantations, slashing and fire (eg plumbers etc): break maintenance. Truckloads of whitegoods 38 · Selected gums were harvested for posts dumped: and poles and value added through the Drumloads (44 gall) of 37 Tanalith Plant. pressure packs decentered: · A program of Island-wide weed control Sawdust/shavings bagged 22m3 continued. and burnt: Norfolk Island Parks and Forestry Service Nursery 750ml soft drink bottles 2,750 @ 25 · The Nursery continued growing collected for resale: cents per bottle predominantly Norfolk Island Pine but is 300ml soft drink bottles 550 @ 10 cents also growing a larger number of native collected for resale: per bottle species for Reserve rehabilitation and sale to the public. · 18 tonne crushed aluminium prepared for Tanalith (Timber Treatment) Plant recycling. · The timber treatment plant treated · 14 tonne of crushed steel cans prepared approximately 113,000 super feet of for recycling. timber this year. This was significantly · 7 tonne of batteries prepared for export. down on previous years and this was not · Approximately 3 tonne of asbestos entirely unexpected, given generally (KAVHA) delivered ready for export. slower economic conditions. · Approximately 13000m3 of green waste Forestry Sales deposited at the Centre. · Norfolk Island Parks and Forestry · Various paints/chemicals deposited at the Service operations resulted in the Centre not measured. following sales of forest products and (Note that some of the above figures are of an services: approximate nature). NORFOLK ISLAND PARKS AND Category 2003/2004 2004/2005 FORESTRY SERVICE Timber Treatment $65,600.00 $61,509.83 The Norfolk Island Parks and Forestry Service manages Public Reserves (totalling Forestry Produce $23,100.00 $11,586.38 approximately 225 hectares), 34 hectares of (including nursery other public lands, the 130 hectare Forestry sales) Zone within the National Park and the Timber Treatment (Tanalith) Plant. The Norfolk · Timber royalties totalled $898.00. Island Parks and Forestry Service is also · Pasturage fees, stock inspection fees and responsible for issuing permits to take dog licences totalled $30,260.85. protected trees, roadside noxious weed · Combined 2004/2005 revenue from control, and the provision of conservation and Norfolk Island Parks and Forestry forestry management advice to the Norfolk Service activities totalled $104,255.06. Island Government and the public. In 2005/2006 we will: In 2004/2005 · Develop risk management plans for all Public Reserves Public Reserves. · 16 permits were issued for a variety of · Continue to establish native forest habitat activities in Public Reserves. and Norfolk Island pine plantations on weed infested public lands.

· Increase the propagation of threatened permit period the Exploratory Management and endangered plant species. report indicated that there was insufficient · Continue to supply timber products for information on which to allocate ongoing building, agricultural and landscaping on fishing rights. In addition AFMA has flagged Norfolk Island. a preference for an auction process for the · Review Norfolk Island Parks and allocation of the Fishery once proven. Forestry Service fees and charges. Further discussions will occur with AFMA in · Review Tanalith Plant operations and relation to this issue as such an approach business operations. could disadvantage local interests. A further exploratory permit approach may be STOCK HEALTH INSPECTION AND warranted. ANIMAL REGISTRATION Norfolk Island Inshore Fishery In addition to Health and Quarantine The Norfolk Island Inshore Fishery covers an activities, the Administration monitors stock area of approximately 67 x 40 nautical miles and animal health, particularly aimed at and was designed to include all shelf waters maintaining improved health of cattle that are surrounding Norfolk Island. No commercial permitted to graze on common lands. Stock fishing permits currently exist in the inshore grazing on common lands are mustered every waters adjacent to Norfolk Island although six months for general health inspection, there is a significant amount of fishing effort drenching and treatment for copper by the residents of Norfolk Island. The deficiency. Bulls are excluded from common principal species targeted in this fishery is lands and must be kept in fenced paddocks. Trumpeter (Lethrinus miniatus). AFMA in Bulls and dogs must be registered. consultation with the Norfolk Island In 2004/2005 Government and the Fisheries Consultative · Pasturage rights were granted for 276 Committee is seeking to formalise cattle plus their progeny up to six months management arrangements for this fishery and old to graze on common lands. has implemented some catch and effort · 80 dogs and 17 bulls were registered. recording to assist in the sustainable In 2005/2006 management of the fishery. An MOU · All pasturage and stock fees and charges between AFMA and the Norfolk Island will be reviewed. Government to this end was finalised in October 2004. FISHERIES Norfolk Island Fisheries NORFOLK ISLAND AIRPORT Australia exercises territorial control over The Norfolk Island Airport boundary takes in Norfolk Island’s surrounding 200 nautical just under 300 acres of land containing the mile exclusive economic zone (EEZ). The airport terminal, car park, two main sealed Fisheries in this area consist of an inshore runways, taxiway and apron. shelf/upper slope fishery and an exploratory 2004/2005 has been a hectic year in offshore deepwater fishery (Eastern Tuna and Australian aviation with the introduction of Billfish operators also target tuna and tuna- the new Aviation Transport Security Act. like species in the Norfolk Island Offshore This piece of legislation extends to Norfolk Fishery). Island and has had a significant impact on the Norfolk Island Offshore Fishery way we operate at the Norfolk Island Airport. The Norfolk Island Offshore Fishery is an This has been most publicly noticeable with exploratory fishery. Two trawl and five line increased screening now required as exploratory fishing permits were issued in this passengers leave the Island. These changes area for the calendar years 2001 to 2003. The have also brought about significant increases principal species targeted in the fishery in operating costs, most of which the Airport include Blue Eye Trevalla (Hyperoglyphe GBE has been required to absorb. antarctica), Orange Roughy (Hoplostethus Staffing atlanticus) and Alfonsino (Beryx splendens). Current airport staff consists of five The fishery is managed through limited entry, permanent officers including management, strict conditions relating to minimising groundsmen and reporting officers; nine part environmental impacts, a minimal operational time permanent security officers-aviation and commitment, an annual total allowable catch one vacant position of security officer- and a requirement for 25% observer coverage. maritime. The Control Zone Area is the Wanganella Audits Bank where there are known stocks of fish. The airport continues to have technical and When the Australian Fisheries Management safety audits carried out by Inspectors from Authority (AFMA) granted exploratory the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) permits in the Norfolk Island Offshore and Airport Operational Support (AOS) Fishery it wanted catch information for all of annually. These inspections are to monitor the area of the AFZ so it restricted the number our compliance with the requirements of the of days that vessels were allowed to access Manual of Standards (MOS) Part 139. the Wanganella Bank. On expiration of the

The Norfolk Island Administration continues Purpose of the Section to receive high praise from our inspectors for · Norfolk Telecom staff are required to be the high standards maintained at our airport multi-functional so as to perform the and our level of compliance with the MOS. installation, maintenance and running of Current Airport Traffic internal and external plant. The Norfolk Island Airport provides services · Provide SOLAS (safety of life at sea) to many light aircraft and other non-Regular radio operations during marine Public Transport (RPT) aircraft movements emergencies. which use Norfolk Island as a staging point · Ensure reliable operation of emergency on their way to New Zealand, Australia, Lord services communications. Howe Island and the Pacific. · Provide ISP to the Norfolk Island public. Regular French military flights based out of Personnel New Caledonia transit through the airport, in Norfolk Telecom has a total of 14 staff addition to RAAF flights operating to or via comprised of the following: Norfolk Island. · Manager Telecom Regular Public Transport airlines servicing · Foreman Telecom the Island are Air New Zealand using a · Communications Officer Boeing 737-300 from Auckland and return · Assistant Communications Officer and at the time of writing the Norfolk Island · Technicians x 4 Government is operating a charter RPT service utilising Air Nauru’s 737-400 from · Telecom Assistant x 2 Brisbane and Sydney. · Manual Switchboard Operator pool Major Projects Objectives and Goals At the time of writing, Boral have a staff (a) To provide up to date communications member based on Island preparing for the systems within Norfolk Island and charge impending runway upgrade. Asphalt works IDD calls at a rate that allows reasonable on the overlay are scheduled to commence in return to the Administration’s Revenue December this year with the project expected Fund. to be finalised around March 2006. (b) To research and implement improved communications systems, local and NORFOLK TELECOM international facilities. Legislation (c) To maintain reliable external plant Norfolk Island Telecommunications Act 1992. system and reticulation. Contract – Carriage of Service (d) Plan for future growth and introduction Operating Agreement – Reach Global of new technologies. Services Limited and Norfolk Island (e) Provide Internet service provision to the Administration – effective until 30 April Norfolk Island public. 2006. Statistics as at 30 June 2004 Provision Requirements · 317 new services were connected. · Provide local public switched · 184 services were disconnected. communications and maintenance of · 1,987 analogue telephone services such. connected as at 30 June 2005. · Operation of Internet information service · A total of 242 mobile trunking radios provision. connected as at 30 June 2005. · Investigate and introduce new services. · 1764 subscribers are connected to IDD · Provide external plant reticulation and facilities. maintenance of such. · 112 new ADSL services were connected. · Provision of PABX systems. · 146 telephone services were relocated to · Provision of call recording equipment for different premises. accommodation houses PABX systems. · A total of 6058 work orders were · Provide and maintain international actioned during the 2004/2005 year. communications including: Special Projects · International Direct Dialling. · Introduction of ADSL broadband · Operation of the Norfolk Telecom services. ISP (Information Service Provider) · Upgrade of international internet link to ni.net. 512K. · International operator assisted calls. · Installation and 1,120 metres of trenching · Local and international directory for telephone ducting from Sattie’s services. Corner to Mountbatten Estate. · Public Facsimile Bureau. · Price Waterhouse Coopers commenced · Private leased data services. consultancy for 10-Year Strategic · International toll free services. Telecommunication Plan. · Emergency communications system · Installation of 8 x PABX systems into (trunking system) various business premises. · Country Direct services

· Evaluate and test VoIP services for Radio Norfolk has a Youth Radio Program Norfolk Island. and those who have passed through that Staff Training program have taken on drive time and night · Because of restrictions on spending, shifts. The current intake of school students scheduled staff training was deferred to are doing their training and will become youth the next financial year. radio announcers in the near future Sources of Funding Satellite Radio Services · Income is generated mainly from IDD The following satellite radio services are re- telephone traffic, however in future years broadcast on a permanent relay basis 24 hours this may reduce due to VoIP (Voice Over a day, seven days a week from antennae Internet Protocol) technology. situated on Mt Pitt: · Subscriber rentals. · ABC Fine Music (Stereo) 93.9 mhz · Sale of systems and equipment. · ABC NSW Western Plains 95.9 mhz · Rental of PABX systems. · Triple J FM 99.0 mhz · Hire of external plant equipment. · Radio National 91.9 mhz · Internet Services The following radio programs are relayed Outlook from time to time on the Radio Norfolk · Norfolk Telecom plans to install frequencies when the station is unmanned: equipment that will extend ADSL · Spirit FM broadband beyond the 4-kilometre · ABC Radio National limitation. · ABC News Radio · Implementation of the 10-year strategic · BBC World Radio plan as provided by Price Waterhouse Coopers. Satellite Television The following television services are re- · Evaluation and implementation of broadcast in real time from transmitters international carriage of communications situated on Mt Pitt: to Norfolk Island. · Installation of standby generator at the · ABC TV NSW Regional Communication Centre. · SBS TV NSW Regional · Central 7 Queensland times BROADCASTING SERVICE · Imparja Television from the Northern The Norfolk Island Broadcasting Service Territory provides a choice of both radio and television The Norfolk Island Broadcasting Service has programs for the Norfolk Island community. transferred all its UHF up-linked radio and These services include Radio Norfolk, the television services onto the recently Radio Station and the re-broadcast of ABC commissioned fibre optic cable link to Mt Radio and various Australian television Pitt. This has resulted in the signal received satellite based programs. off the satellite being the quality of the actual Radio Norfolk transmission. Degradation from other Radio Norfolk is a community based radio electrical signals is now a thing of the past. station that reflects the needs of Norfolk Broadcast Studios Island in the provision of an essential In 2004 the new broadcast studio was broadcasting service seven days a week. The commissioned and is similar to what is used studios are situated in New Cascade Road, in many radio stations elsewhere. It has adjacent to the Administration Works Depot. improved the quality and efficiency of radio Radio Norfolk broadcasts in AM (1566 khz) services to the Island. The new studio has from a transmitter in New Cascade Road and three CD players, two mini disc players, a simultaneously in FM Stereo (89.90 mhz) computer network connection as well as the from a transmitter located on Mt Pitt. The ability to play older media like records and station regularly runs separate programs on tapes. It has a talkback facility, which is used the two transmitters. almost daily. The computer system has been The radio station has a full time Manager, a set up to provide the international news part time Advertising Manager and currently services that used to be short wave radio 24 duty announcers including a large number feeds. The station has an ability to provide a of volunteer presenters to provide as full a basic “unmanned” night service through the range of programs as resources will allow. use of computer technology. Our valuable volunteers permit “live” radio to On Site Broadcasts be extended through the afternoons and most A new small FM transmitter has been nights. We are also fortunate to have a acquired so Radio Norfolk is able to do on- technician who is called on to keep all of our site broadcasts from almost anywhere on the services on air and the assistance of the IT Island. section which keeps the computers and computer network operating.

Sponsorship Program Norfolk Island Electricity achieved a number The station has been running a sponsorship of planned goals throughout the year with program since the early 1990s. Sponsorship considerable success: funds assist the station to purchase programs · Undergrounding in the Longridge area or equipment that would otherwise not be now being used. available. · Ordering of new standby generator for Projects Telecom. Last year the station set project objectives for · Ducting of part of Stockyard Road for the next twelve months. Those objectives electricity along with Telecom. were: Capital works has been limited but progress · Investigation on introducing a New has been made to continue the Zealand television re-broadcast service. undergrounding into Rocky Point to replace Initial discussions indicate that it may be aerials that are well overdue for replacement. feasible. The limitation on capital works is the cost · Introduction of a Norfolk Island News factor, however the supply of sand for cable Service. bedding has delayed the project until this · Introduction of an additional radio week. service, Radio National from the ABC. Some plant and equipment being used is out The signal can be received from the of date but as funds permit they are being satellite dish and only requires a replaced. transmitter to create the service. There have been numerous courses for staff to · Completion of a television and radio learn the proper and safe method of operating studio at the Norfolk Island Central plant and equipment which had led to the School. issue of OH&S licences. Future There has been an increase in the Projects for the next twelve months will consumption of electricity but it has been include: spread over a wider period of time throughout · Installation of the digital delay for the day. The most significant increase has profanity removal during telephone calls been for the equipment to process waste at the or removal of any content that could be Waste Management Centre. libellous. Some Administration buildings have been · Additional television service from New electrically upgraded to meet AS/NZS 3000 Zealand. and also to solve OH&S issues. · Investigation into digital television and digital radio services to coincide with the Maximum demand for the year: 2008 changeover to digital in Australia. · 1750 Kilowatts · 2500 Amps NORFOLK ISLAND ELECTRICITY Norfolk Island Electricity has a staff of 11 who maintain the Norfolk Island Electricity NORFOLK ISLAND FIRE generation equipment, the reticulation SERVICE AND EMERGENCY network and Norfolk Island Airport. MANAGEMENT Maintenance is also provided to The Norfolk Island Fire Service and Administration buildings and limited Emergency Management provide a 24-hour electrical maintenance to KAVHA, Telecom, fire and rescue service to the community of Telstra and the School. the Island and its surrounds. The mechanical staff maintain all Norfolk The vehicle fleet consists of 5 fire vehicles, Island Electricity plant and equipment plus made up of 3 Aviation Large Fire Vehicles the powerhouse generators. They also stationed at the Norfolk Island Airport Fire provide maintenance to the fire service, which Station and 2 Isuzu FTS 750 4x4 fire vehicles has now been upgraded in category with three stationed at the Works Depot Fire Station for vehicles in service; plus the airport plant and domestic/rural purposes. There is also a equipment. Some mechanical staff are also General Use Vehicle, Mitsubishi Dual-Cab auxiliary firemen. 4x4 supplied to the on-call officer and a maintenance van to allow the crew to service the island’s fire protection equipment on-site on behalf of customers.

In 2004/2005 the Norfolk Island Fire · Continuing compliance of emergency Service provided: provisions for tourist accommodation. · Responses to 23 call-outs throughout the · On-going fire detection/protection year, a slight increase on last year. These program and fire surveys carried out for call-outs consisted of: some 70 premises and businesses. · Aviation – Abnormal landing · Airport Emergency Plan. incident, F100 aircraft. · Continuation of the upgrading of the fire · General Fires – majority being grass alarm system in the KAVHA area. fires from burn pits to old and rusted · Fire service and public information out incinerators (44-gallon drums) dissemination to community clubs and that were left unattended. One fire groups. destroyed a residence, shed and · Administration and community surrounding equipment. emergency evacuation planning and · Automatic fire alarm activations training. (monitored by the Fire Service · Attended Norfolk Island Central School through the paging system) at the Careers Market. hospital, powerhouse, KAVHA · Public Safety Training (ITABS) – buildings, Reach Cable Station, and Brisbane. one restaurant. · Emergency Management Liaison · Category 6 Airport Rescue & Fire Officers Seminar, Canberra. Fighting Service · Internal and external staff training. From 1 January 2005 the Norfolk Island Airport Rescue & Fire Fighting Service Relevant legislation/regulations/standards (ARFFS) coverage was required to be pertaining to the operations of the Norfolk equal to the category of the critical Island Fire Service: aircraft (Boeing 737-400 series): ARFFS · ICAO Aerodrome Standards & Category 6. Recommended Practices, Vol 1, Annex The Norfolk Island Airport Category 6 14, Chapter 9. ARFFS provision was approved on 1 · Civil Aviation Act 1988. April 2005 after completion of a CASA · Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASR audit in March 2005. 139h). Staffing · Fire Control Act 2000 (Norfolk Island). · The Emergency Service Co-ordinator · Disaster and Emergency Management gained his Advanced Diploma in Public Act 2001 (Norfolk Island). Administration (Firefighting · Tourist Accommodation Act 1984 Management). (Norfolk Island). · The Fire Officer has gained 3 of the Emergency Management required modules and is progressing to The Emergency Management Norfolk Island full Advanced Diploma. Committee (EMNIC) was bolstered by three · Firefighters have gained numerous new volunteer members to fulfil the roles of modules gaining full Australian Deputy Controller, Resources Co-ordinator Firefighting Competency Certificate III and Transport Co-ordinator. and progressing to Australian EMNIC was alerted during the year by the Firefighting Competency Certificate IV – Emergency Co-ordination Centre in Canberra Supervision. of two possible tsunami warnings both · Auxiliary Firefighters have gained the originating in the New Caledonia area from required Australian Firefighting ocean floor earthquakes. There were also a Competency Statements of Attainment couple of cyclones that rated monitoring but Certificate III. both changed direction/intensity without · The Emergency Service Co-ordinator being of any concern to Norfolk Island. attended an Industry Training Advisory Future Challenges Board (ITAB) conversion course at the · To maintain Category 6 provisions the 3 Air Services Australia Aviation Fire Aviation Large Fire Vehicles which are Training College in Brisbane and gained now over 30 years old will need to be a Public Safety Diploma. replaced in 2006. · All staff acquired the required First Aid · Station requirements for the replacement qualifications through St. John’s Aviation Large Fire Vehicles will require Ambulance. construction of a new airport fire station Projects Fire Service personnel were to meet CASA standards. involved with were: · ARFFS Audit conducted by CASA. · New Fire Station (combined Domestic and Aviation) site selection and planning.

INDEPENDENT AUDIT REPORT To the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly · assessing the appropriateness of the of Norfolk Island accounting policies and disclosures used and the reasonableness of significant Scope accounting estimates made by the The Financial Report Administration, The financial report of The Administration of · obtaining written confirmation regarding Norfolk Island includes the consolidated the materials representations made in financial statements of the consolidated entity conjunction with the audit, and comprising the Revenue Fund, the · reviewing the overall presentation of Administration Services Fund (Government information in the financial report. Business Enterprises), the Trust Fund and the Independence Loan Fund (excluding graphs) and certificate The Financial Administration and Audit Act given by the Minister and the Territory 1977 (Queensland) promotes the independence Accountant, for the year ended 30 June 2005. of the Auditor-General and QAO authorised The Administration’s Responsibility auditors. The Administration is responsible for the The Auditor-General may conduct an audit in preparation and true and fair presentation of any way considered appropriate and is not the financial report, the maintenance of subject to direction by any person about the adequate accounting records and internal way in which powers are to be exercised. controls that are designed to prevent and detect The Auditor-General has for the purposes of fraud and error, and for the accounting policies conducting an audit, access to all documents and accounting estimates inherent in the and property. financial report. Audit Opinion Audit Approach I have received all the information and Pursuant to Section 51C of the Norfolk Island explanations which I have required and, in my Act 1979 an independent audit was conducted opinion - in accordance with QAO Auditing Standards to (i) the prescribed requirements in respect of enable me to provide an independent opinion the establishment and keeping of accounts whether in all material respects the financial have been complied with in all material report is presented fairly in accordance with respects; and the prescribed requirements, including any (ii) the financial report has been drawn up so mandatory financial reporting requirements as to present a true and fair view, in pursuant to the Public Moneys Act 1979. accordance with the prescribed Audit procedures included – requirements, of the transactions of the · examining information on a test/sample Administration of Norfolk Island for the basis to provide evidence supporting the financial year 1 July 2004 to 30 June 2005 amounts and disclosures in the financial and the financial position as at the end of report, that year.

ADMINISTRATION OF NORFOLK ISLAND CONSOLIDATED INCOME AND EXPENDITURE STATEMENT

YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2005

2005 2004 $ $ $ INCOME Revenue Fund 8,753,821 9,597,089 Liquor Supply Service – Gross Profit 1,606,825 1,731,064 Postal Services 816,447 712,885 Electricity Service 3,105,984 3,110,073 Norfolk Telecom 4,124,957 3,792,978 Lighterage Service 379,688 445,809 Norfolk Island Airport 2,264,822 1,970,428 Water Assurance Fund 612,945 439,166 K.A.V.H.A. Fund 636,627 572,272 N.I. Bicentennial Integrated Museums 158,980 191,188 Workers Compensation Scheme Fund 360,494 307,950 N.I. Healthcare Fund 899,099 789,719 Cascade Cliff Sale of Rock 411,474 322,543 Offshore Finance Centre. 67 52 Gaming Enterprise – N.I. 418,990 151,634

24,551,220 24,134,850

TOTAL INCOME 24,551,220 24,134,850

EXPENDITURE Revenue Fund 12,523,442 11,288,967 Liquor Supply Service 324,873 280,881 Postal Services 637,792 652,911 Electricity Service 2,379,632 2,123,390 Norfolk Telecom 2,125,313 2,034,382 Lighterage Service 333,186 344,932 Norfolk Island Airport 2,172,530 1,009,872 Water Assurance Fund 394,543 405,755 K.A.V.H.A. Fund 836,577 793,703 N.I. Bicentennial Integrated Museums 275,443 232,413 Workers Compensation Scheme Fund 358,699 244,566 N.I. Healthcare Fund 849,954 636,714 Cascade Cliff Sale of Rock 337,476 260,313 Gaming Enterprise – N.I. 3,736 18,652 Offshore Finance Centre - 3,055

23,553,196 20,330,506

TOTAL EXPENDITURE 23,553,196 20,330,506

INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) EXCESS BEFORE DEPRECIATION 998,024 3,804,344 Less Depreciation - (Non Cash Item) 1,995,428 2,329,771

INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) EXCESS (997,404) 1,474,573

ADMINISTRATION OF NORFOLK ISLAND CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2005

2005 2004 $ $ $ ACCUMULATED FUNDS

Revenue Fund 11,061,688 13,459,523 Liquor Supply Service 540,000 540,000 Postal Services 156,044 115,736 Electricity Service 4,831,611 4,654,436 Norfolk Telecom 4,343,494 2,854,955 Lighterage Service 511,457 565,249 Norfolk Island Airport 6,091,933 6,671,148 Water Assurance Fund 5,130,675 5,093,835 K.A.V.H.A. Fund 269,658 195,042 N.I. Bicentennial Integrated Museums 61,594 80,057 Workers Compensation Scheme Fund 670,648 689,512 N.I. Healthcare Fund 628,893 589,925 Cascade Cliff Sale of Rock -154,136 -205,134 Gaming Enterprise – N.I. 377,760 214,506 Offshore Finance Centre 7,713 7,646

34,529,032 35,526,436

BALANCE 30 JUNE 34,529,032 35,526,436

REPRESENTED BY:-

CURRENT ASSETS

Cash at Bank (Includes Bank Term Deposits) Revenue Fund 1,402,559 3,325,219 Liquor Supply Service 20,396 44,711 Postal Services 81,386 85,941 Electricity Service 787,957 1,339,805 Norfolk Telecom 1,278,366 48,653 Lighterage Service 130,615 151,189 Norfolk Island Airport 3,077,853 2,859,986 Water Assurance Fund 524,018 339,947 K.A.V.H.A. Fund 389,832 298,117 N.I. Bicentennial Integrated Museums 61,622 79,657 Workers Compensation Scheme Fund 668,263 618,900 N.I. Healthcare Fund 643,774 734,644 Cascade Cliff Sale of Rock 228,140 126,012 Gaming Enterprise – N.I. 386,864 233,265 Offshore Finance Centre 7,713 7,646 Loan Fund (excluding Cascade Cliff Loan) 1,054,000 - Trust Fund 1,098,409 644,376

11,841,767 10,938,068

2005 2004 $ $ $

Sundry Debtors (Net) (Includes Accruals, & Prepayments) Revenue Fund 999,192 893,780 Liquor Supply Service 1,171 - Postal Services 143,668 85,931 Electricity Service 762,264 739,317 Norfolk Telecom 1,132,846 889,663 Lighterage Service 58,778 43,654 Norfolk Island Airport 597,145 492,060 Water Assurance Fund 53,252 77,450 K.A.V.H.A. Fund 4,621 1,592 N.I. Bicentennial Integrated Museums 4,944 7,148 Workers Compensation Scheme Fund 62,908 76,048 N.I. Healthcare Fund 132,037 28,065 Cascade Cliff Sale of Rock 32,519 18,121 Gaming Enterprise – N.I. 29,276 27,792

4,014,621 3,380,621

Materials & Stock at Cost Revenue Fund 648,525 433,548 Liquor Supply Service 734,909 801,845 Postal Services 28,384 24,849 Electricity Service 392,948 365,857 Norfolk Telecom 199,057 237,173 Lighterage Service 64,674 64,599 Norfolk Island Airport 97,688 79,710 Water Assurance Fund 28,521 27,126 K.A.V.H.A. Fund 31,221 22,089 N.I. Bicentennial Integrated Museums 22,769 20,625

2,248,696 2,077,421

FIXED ASSETS (NET)

(Buildings, Plant & Equipment, Furniture & Fittings etc.) Revenue Fund 9,734,722 10,189,833 Postal Services 7,878 4,706 Electricity Service 3,155,293 3,248,179 Norfolk Telecom 2,542,540 2,786,435 Lighterage Service 289,884 355,327 Norfolk Island Airport 2,756,664 2,896,986 Water Assurance Fund 4,546,240 4,663,702 Workers Compensation Scheme Fund 3,332 3,991 Loan Fund (excluding Cascade Cliff Loan) 134,135 - N.I. Healthcare Fund 501 678

23,171,189 24,149,837

TOTAL ASSETS 41,276,273 40,545,947

2005 2004 $ $ $ LESS

CURRENT LIABILITIES (Sundry Creditors, Employees Entitlements) Revenue Fund 1,629,742 1,631,244 Liquor Supply Service 44,773 59,078 Postal Services 59,966 49,377 Electricity Service 199,688 480,627 Norfolk Telecom 767,791 944,949 Lighterage Service 15,822 20,079 Norfolk Island Airport 359,850 90,538 Water Assurance Fund 20,016 13,203 K.A.V.H.A. Fund 89,997 55,285 N.I. Bicentennial Integrated Museums 25,898 26,326 Workers Compensation Scheme Fund 62,579 8,643 N.I. Healthcare Fund 141,044 172,678 Cascade Cliff Sale of Rock 214,795 49,267 Gaming Enterprise N.I. 38,380 46,551 Loan Fund (excluding Cascade Cliff Loan) 134,135 - Trust Fund 635,939 183,512

4,440,415 3,831,357

LONG TERM LIABILITIES (Employees Entitlements and Loans except for Trust Fund) Revenue Fund 427,520 389,382 Liquor Supply Service 37,751 29,709 Postal Services 45,306 36,314 Electricity Service 67,163 58,095 Norfolk Telecom 41,524 42,020 Lighterage Service 16,672 29,441 Norfolk Island Airport 77,567 67,056 Water Assurance Fund 1,340 1,187 K.A.V.H.A. Fund 66,019 71,471 N.I. Bicentennial Integrated Museums 1,843 1,047 Workers Compensation Scheme Fund 1,276 784 N.I. Healthcare Fund 6,375 784 Loan Fund (excluding Cascade Cliff Loan) 1,054,000 - Trust Fund 462,470 460,864

2,306,826 1,188,154

TOTAL LIABILITIES 6,747,241 5,019,511

NET ASSETS 34,529,032 35,526,436

ADMINISTRATION OF NORFOLK ISLAND CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2005

2005 2004 $ $ $ NET CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Revenue Fund -3,645,656 -1,757,756 Liquor Supply Service 1,341,454 1,321,860 Postal Services 136,965 53,319 Electricity Service 400,396 1,260,428 Norfolk Telecom 1,616,072 1,896,869 Lighterage Service 14,276 107,178 Norfolk Island Airport 249,052 808,485 Water Assurance Fund 248,172 -27,347 K.A.V.H.A. Fund -182,851 -225,053 N.I. Bicentennial Integrated Museums -94,826 -39,371 Workers Compensation Scheme Fund 69,363 35,986 N.I. Healthcare Fund -80,870 150,780 Cascade Cliff Sale of Rock 225,128 -199,985 Gaming Enterprise – N.I. 405,599 113,876 Offshore Finance Centre 67 -3,003 Loan Fund (excluding Cascade Cliff Loan) 1,054,000 - Trust Fund 454,033 -3,724

Net Cash Received from Operating Activities 2,210,374 3,492,542

NET CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES Proceeds from Sale of Fixed Assets 7,305 63,546 Road Reconstruction & Upgrades -364,385 -135,530 Database – Financials -54,749 - Capital Works – Elect. Reticulation Mains -137,873 -89,073 Capital Works – Tele. Reticulation Mains & Sub. -43,373 -516,908 Equip. Capital Works – Lighterage Lighter - -11,892 Capital Works – Airport Runways -42,298 -55,966 Capital Works – Water Reticulation Mains - -22,051 Capital Works – Buildings -210,251 -322,223 Capital Purchases – Vehicles & Mobile Plant -80,149 -566,271 Capital Purchases – Furniture & Fittings -41,683 -28,066 Capital Purchases – Plant & Equipment -289,011 -1,009,157

Net Cash Expended in Investing Activities -1,256,467 -2,693,591

NET CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES Contribution to N.I. Museum Trust -21,209 -14,010 Recoverable Expenditure -28,999 -30,046

Net Cash Expended in Financing Activities -50,208 -44,056

NET INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN CASH HELD 903,699 754,895 ADD- Cash Balance 1 July 10,938,068 10,183,173

CASH BALANCE 30 JUNE 11,841,767 10,938,068