Norfolk Island
Support for Norfolk denial of rights claim
A New Zealand academic says the people of Norfolk Island have a case in saying Australia's changes to the island's status do not recognise their democratic rights.
Norfolk Islanders must have a say in changes
The Norfolk Island government says Australia's planned political changes for the island are a denial of democratic rights.
Norfolk referendum in just over three weeks
The Norfolk Island government says a weekend meeting gave strong backing to the holding of a referendum on the island's political future.
Norfolk Island reform plans
While Canberra says its Norfolk Island reform plans have majority support and had to happen there is still significant opposition on the island. Audio
Norfolk Island to go ahead with governance referendum
The cabinet in the Norfolk Island Legislature is going ahead with a referendum to ask the people what they think about Australia's plans to remove the island's autonomy.
Norfolk's character not affected by reform - Canberra
Australia's assistant minister of regional development says reforms on Norfolk Island will not undermine its special character. Audio
Canberra claims wide support for reforms on Norfolk Island
The Australian government says it believes there is overwhelming support for reforms it is making in the governance of Norfolk Island.
Call for Canberra to re-think 'costly' Norfolk plan
A former chief minister of Norfolk Island says Australia will have to re-think plans to remove the island's autonomy.
Australia accused of shipwrecking Norfolk democracy
A member of the Norfolk Island parliament says democracy has been shipwrecked on the island by Australia.
Norfolk still wants 'say' on Canberra reform
The Australian government has confirmed plans for legislation next week to cut Norfolk Island's autonomy, but local government still wants the people to have a say.
Canberra pushing ahead with Norfolk changes
The Australian government is to introduce legislation next week to strip Norfolk Island of the autonomy it has enjoyed for nearly 40 years.
Norfolk govt seeks peoples' views on autonomy
The chief minister of North Island, Lisle Snell, is putting a referendum to the island's legislature on Wednesday on Canberra's plans to cut its autonomy.
Norfolk Islanders to vote on their future
People on Norfolk Island may have a chance to air their views on the future of the island in a referendum.
How d’ye do, Mr King George?
Opening with the encounter between Hongi Hika and King George IV in London in 1820, Dame Anne Salmond traces the themes of rangatiratanga and sovereignty from then through the Declaration of… Audio
Norkfolk Islanders to fight parliament takeover
The Australian Government is likely to scrap Norfolk Island's parliament early next year but residents are vowing to fight a return to what they call "colonial style" rule. Audio
