Christmas Island/Government
Country name:
conventional long form:
Territory of Christmas Island
conventional short form:
Christmas Island
Data code:
KT
Dependency status:
territory of Australia; administered from Canberra by the Australian Department of the Environment, Sport and Territories
Government type:
NA
Capital:
The Settlement
Administrative divisions:
none (territory of Australia)
Independence:
none (territory of Australia)
National holiday:
NA
Constitution:
Christmas Island Act of 1958
Legal system:
under the authority of the governor general of Australia and Australian law
Executive branch:
chief of state:
Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by the Australian governor general
head of government:
Administrator (acting) Graham NICHOLLS (since NA)
elections:
none; the monarch is hereditary; administrator appointed by the governor general of Australia and represents the monarch and Australia
Legislative branch:
unicameral Christmas Island Shire Council (9 seats; members elected by popular vote to serve one-year terms)
elections:
last held NA December 1999 (next to be held NA December 2000)
election results:
percent of vote - NA; seats - independents 9
Judicial branch:
Supreme Court
Political parties and leaders:
none
International organization participation:
none
Diplomatic representation in the US:
none (territory of Australia)
Diplomatic representation from the US:
none (territory of Australia)
Flag description:
the flag of Australia is used
- See also : Christmas Island
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