The Federal Government, through the Department of Transport and Regional Services administers Ashmore and Cartier Islands, Christmas Island, the Cocos (or Keeling) Islands, the Coral Sea Islands, Heard Island, Jervis Bay, the McDonald Islands, and Norfolk Island as Territories, and has treaty responsibility for part of Antarctica.
ACT & Northern Territory Access information about the Department's role in relation to the Commonwealth's interests in these territories. Christmas Island Christmas Island is located approx 1,565 km from the Northwest Cape of Australia. Go to this section to find out more about the island, its history and how to get there. Cocos (Keeling) Islands The Cocos (Keeling) Islands are made up of 27 coral islands. More information about the islands can be found in this section. Jervis Bay The Jervis Bay Territory (JBT) comprises about 7 400 hectares on the southern shores of Jervis Bay approximately 200 km south of Sydney by road. Further information for tourists is available here. Norfolk Island Find out about Norfolk Island, its tourist facilities, climate and history. A photo library is also available. Ashmore & Cartier Islands Ashmore & Cartier Islands are uninhabited and composed of coral and sand. Discover more about their location, environment and heritage from here. Coral Sea Islands The Coral Sea Islands became a territory in 1969. They are largely uninhabited as there is no fresh water. The Bureau of Meteorology has several weather stations and lighthouses on these islands and reefs. Indian Ocean Territories (IOT) Link to the IOT Government Gazettes and community bulletins from here. Australian-Antarctic Territory The Department of the Environment and Water Resources has responsibility for the Australian Antarctic Territory. Click here for links to the Department's and the Australian Antarctic Division websites. Heard & McDonald Islands The Department of the Environment and Water Resources has responsibility for the Subantarctic Territory of Heard and McDonald Islands. Click here to go to the Department's website. Macquarie Island Macquarie Island is home to a variety of wildlife. Further information can be obtained from the Department of the Environment and Water Resources website. Territories Publications Click here to access government gazettes and community bulletins. |
