Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00762:reg:4
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00762
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 4
Character Range: 1723–2702

4  Minister may transfer certain Norfolk Island land
 (1) The Minister may, by writing signed by the Minister, transfer an interest in land situated on Norfolk Island as follows:
 (a) an interest held by the Commonwealth may be transferred to the Administration or the Norfolk Island Regional Council;
 (b) an interest held by the Administration or the Norfolk Island Regional Council may be transferred to the Commonwealth.
 (2) The transfer may be compulsory or may give effect to an agreement between the Commonwealth and the Administration or the Norfolk Island Regional Council.
 (3) The transfer has effect without any other act, requirement or condition, but may be made subject to conditions specified by the Minister in the instrument that effects the transfer.
Note: The Lands Acquisition Act 1989 does not prevent or affect the making or operation of this section: see section 62 of the Norfolk Island Act 1979, and subsection 5(3) of the Lands Acquisition Act 1989.