The Norfolk Island Act 1979 was an Act of the Parliament of Australia. It granted the Australian external territory of Norfolk Island limited self-government. [1] The Act formally established the Norfolk Island Legislative Assembly and gave the Assembly powers to pass, amend, and repeal laws, and - subject to the assent of the Administrator of Norfolk Island - executive powers.[1] The Act was made under the powers granted to Parliament in section 122 of the Constitution of Australia.[1]