About This Information

Source and disclaimer for election-related content

Important Disclaimer

For The People Norfolk Island (FTPNI) is an independent, non-government mobile application. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any government entity, including the Australian Government or the Norfolk Island Regional Council.

Source of Information

The details contained in the Government of Norfolk Island Election – 1 January 2026 section of the FTPNI app originate from documents prepared by:

  • The Norfolk Island Council of Elders – A community leadership body representing Pitcairn-descended families of Norfolk Island
  • The Visions Assembly – A community organisation working alongside the Council of Elders to coordinate civic engagement

Nature of the Election

The election referenced in this app is a community-organised process. It is conducted under the historical Pitcairn Island Constitution of 1838 as recognised by the Norfolk Island Council of Elders.

This is not a statutory government election conducted by the Australian Government.

About the Norfolk Island Council of Elders

The Norfolk Island Council of Elders is a community body that represents the interests and heritage of the Pitcairn-descended community of Norfolk Island. The Council oversees community-led governance initiatives and preserves the cultural and historical traditions of the island's founding families.

The Council operates independently of statutory government structures and serves as a custodian of community values and traditions dating back to the 1856 settlement of Norfolk Island by the Pitcairn Islanders.

About the Visions Assembly

The Visions Assembly works in collaboration with the Norfolk Island Council of Elders to engage the broader Norfolk Island community in discussions about the island's future. The Assembly facilitates community consultations, develops policy frameworks, and coordinates civic engagement activities including the community election process.

The GNI Framework

The "Government of Norfolk Island" (GNI) Framework referenced in this app is a community-developed proposal for local governance. It represents the vision of the Norfolk Island Council of Elders and Visions Assembly for how Norfolk Island might govern itself in the future.

This framework is a community document and does not represent current statutory law or official government policy. It is presented for informational and educational purposes to foster community discussion about Norfolk Island's governance future.

About This App

The For The People Norfolk Island (FTPNI) mobile app was developed by MAP BASED APPS PTY LTD on behalf of the Norfolk Island Council of Elders and Visions Assembly to:

  • Provide information about the community-organised election
  • Share the GNI Framework with the Norfolk Island community
  • Enable community members to check their eligibility to participate
  • Provide video interviews and information about candidates
  • Foster civic engagement and community participation

The app is provided as a free resource to support community awareness and engagement in this community-led initiative.

Contact

For questions about the information presented in this app or about the community election process, please contact:

v.a@nicouncilofelders.org

Summary

  • 1.This app provides information about a community-organised election process
  • 2.The source of information is the Norfolk Island Council of Elders and Visions Assembly
  • 3.This is not a statutory government election
  • 4.The app is not affiliated with any government entity