PARLIAMENTARY RIGHTS


Parliament on 14 May and Royal Assent was given by the Governor- General on 26 May 2015. As stated, at the time of writing the Acts are yet to commence. However it is expected that they will commence very shortly indeed. The outcome, we fear, is that very important public functions will no longer be performed by persons appointed from, and responsible to, a legislature.


That is the outcome sought to be avoided by the English Parliament in 1641:


“…that for the future your Majesty will vouchsafe to employ such persons in your great and public affairs, and to take such to be near you in places of trust, as your Parliament may have cause to confide in.”


For further information about the Norfolk Island Legislative Assembly please refer to the following issues of The Parliamentarian: The Parliamentarian 2014 Issue Two (pages 92-95): “The Commonwealth of Australia and Norfolk Island: Bridging the Divide.” The Parliamentarian 2012 Issue Three (pages 182-185): “Norfolk Island and the Isle of Man strengthen historical ties: From mutiny to unity.” The Parliamentarian 2010 Issue Two (pages 130-133): “Governance and Democracy ‘Norfolk Island Style’: At Risk Again?”


“The outcome is that very important public functions will no longer be performed by persons appointed from, and


responsible to, a legislature.”


Above: The Remonstrance from Norfolk Island was presented to the Deputy President of the Australian Senate, Senator Gavin Marshall MP (above left) by the Speaker of the Norfolk Island Legislative Assembly, the Hon. David Buffett AM (above right).


Below: Overlooking the World Heritage Listed ‘Kingston and Arthur’s Vale Historic Area’ and across to Phillip Island. Image courtesy of Harvie Allison.


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