Saw a very interesting comment recently about Australia criticising Russia's annexation of the territories and the world condemnation of Russia.
Yet Australia annexed Norfolk Island after the majority in Norfolk Island reject this as they were essentially a self governing territory. During World War II, Norfolk Island was an airbase and an important refueling stop in the South Pacific. In1976, an Australian judge recommended Norfolk Island be incorporated fully into Australia, which Norfolk Islanders rejected. Following an appeal to the UN, Australia granted limited self-government to Norfolk Island in 1979. Later Australia abolished the Norfolk Island Legislative Assembly in 2015, reduced Norfolk Island’s autonomy in 2016, and suspended the local council in 2020. The Western World was silent.
Saw a very interesting comment recently about Australia criticising Russia's annexation of the territories and the world condemnation of Russia.
Yet Australia annexed Norfolk Island after the majority in Norfolk Island reject this as they were essentially a self governing territory. During World War II, Norfolk Island was an airbase and an important refueling stop in the South Pacific. In1976, an Australian judge recommended Norfolk Island be incorporated fully into Australia, which Norfolk Islanders rejected. Following an appeal to the UN, Australia granted limited self-government to Norfolk Island in 1979. Later Australia abolished the Norfolk Island Legislative Assembly in 2015, reduced Norfolk Island’s autonomy in 2016, and suspended the local council in 2020. The Western World was silent.