This page will be used as a portal for:
Governance and politics
Economics
See the dedicated page on the economy and public budgeting.
Population and immigration
See the dedicated page for immigration and population.
Prof. Gilbert Butland conducted a study in 1974 of the population. This research should be repeated as many external conditions have changed since then.
The 1985 Harrison Grierson report Norfolk Island Development Plan includes much information about the biophysical and socio-economic resources of the Island.
Sustainability and the circular economy
A departmental report Norfolk Island Preparation for Climate Change Resilience was produced in June 2020. Also see the website of the Norfolk Island Flora and Fauna Society.
Please click on this link to access a landing page for links to other sites with Norfolk-relevant materials.
Community groups who do not have their own website are invited to contact the Knowledge and Learning Centre to discuss hosting their knowledge materials on this website.
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