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Administrator of the Indian Ocean Territories (Christmas Island and Cocos (Keeling) Islands)

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The Administrator is the most senior Australian Government representative in the Territories and is responsible for the law, order and good governance of the Territories. Established by the Christmas Island Act 1958 and Administration Ordinance 1968 (CI); and Cocos (Keeling) Act 1955 and Administration Ordinance 1975 (CKI).

Further information

  • Type of Body

    E. Statutory office holder, offices and committees

  • Established By / Under

    Act / Regulation

  • Established By/Under More info

    Christmas Island Act 1958 and Administration Ordinance 1968 (CI) and Cocos (Keeling) Act 1955 and Administration Ordinance 1975 (CKI)

  • Paid Members?

    Yes

  • Max No. of Board/Committee Members

    1

  • Classification

    B. Secondary statutory structure

  • Creation Date

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