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The island is governed under the Norfolk Island Act of 1979. An administrator, appointed by the governor-general of Australia, heads the government. Members of the nine-seat Legislative Assembly are indirectly elected for three-year terms. Limited self-rule was granted to Norfolk Island in 1979.

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