Ministerial Portfolios

The Legislative Assembly met this week and certainly proved the adage that a short programme can often result in a long sitting and last Wednesday’s sitting was no exception. As a consequence of there being answers provided to 13 of the 14 questions on notice (which were published in last week’s Norfolk Islander), and there being lengthy and robust debate on a statement by the Chief Minister in respect of the Territories Law Reform Bill 2010, the Assembly meeting did not finish until around 3.30 pm. The House passed motions proposed by Minister Craig Anderson in respect of the appointment of Mrs Jenifer Magri to the Immigration Committee; and exemptions from payment of customs duty for goods imported by the Norfolk Island Volunteer Rescue Squad Inc. The Child Welfare (Amendment No. 2) Bill 2010 introduced by Minister Tim Sheridan has been adjourned to allow for public input. Minister Sheridan also reminded the Norfolk Island community that a review of the Road Traffic legislation is underway and urged people to make submissions on any changes they would like to see made to the legislation. On behalf of Members of the Assembly, I welcome Mrs Rhonda Griffiths MLA back home and trust that she was able to tune in to hear the answers, which were provided to the questions she had placed “on notice”.

We are asked from time to time about the responsibilities/portfolios of the various members of the Assembly so this week we are republishing what is commonly referred to as the Assembly Administrative Arrangements Order.

The current operative arrangements for this Assembly are -

David E. Buffett
CHIEF MINISTER



Head of Government
Self-government
Intergovernmental Relations
Strategic Planning
Public Service
Culture, Heritage and Traditions
Museums
KAVHA and Cemetery
Education

Craig M. Anderson
MINISTER FOR FINANCE AND THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL



Treasury
Budget
Public Monies
Economic Policy
GST
Retail Price Index
Benefit Adjustment Factor
Fees and Charges
Justice
Police
Licensing
Liquor Bond
Postal/Philatelic
Customs
Immigration
Employment
- Industrial Relations
- Workers Compensation

Andre N. Nobbs
MINISTER FOR TOURISM, INDUSTRY & DEVELOPMENT



Tourism
Commerce and Industry
Economic Development
Gaming
Electricity
Transportation
- Airline
- Airport
- Lighterage
- Harbour
- Shipping
Primary Industry
- Agriculture & Horticulture
- Slaughtering
- Pounds
- Domestic Animals
- Fisheries
Communications and Technology
- SPIN
- Norfolk Telecom
New Technology Assessment

Timothy J. Sheridan
MINISTER FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES



Social Welfare
- Social Services
- Superannuation
Health
- Hospital Enterprise
- Healthcare
- Public Health
Environment
- Land & Buildings
- Parks & Forestry
- National Park and Botanic Gardens
- Waste Management
- Pests and Noxious weeds
- Quarrying
Emergency Services & Disaster Management
Sport & Recreation
Civil Works –
- Roads
- Road Traffic