Cocos (Keeling) Islands - Government
Based on the etymolgy of Cocos (Keeling) Islands, it was the name refers to the abundant coconut trees on the islands and to English Captain William KEELING, the first European to sight the islands in 1609. The Government system in this country is the non-self-governing overseas territory of Australia type and the different Administrative divisions includes: none (territory of Australia)
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The National flag of Cocos (Keeling) Islands has the flag of Australia is used.
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Date of Independence none (territory of Australia)
National holiday Australia Day (commemorates the arrival of the First Fleet of Australian settlers), 26 January (1788)
Legal system common law based on the Australian model
International law organization participation
Constitution
History 23 November 1955 (Cocos (Keeling) Islands Act 1955)
Amendments Amended many times, last in 2020
Citizenship
Executive Branch
Chief of state King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022); represented by Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia General David HURLEY (since 1 July 2019)
Head of government Administrator Farzian ZAINAL (since 11 May 2023)
Cabinet NA
Elections/appointments the monarchy is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the Australian prime minister; administrator appointed by the governor-general for a 2-year term and represents the monarch and Australia
Legislative branch
Description Unicameral Cocos (Keeling) Islands Shire Council (7 seats; members directly elected by simple majority vote to serve 4-year terms with 4 members renewed every 2 years)
Elections Last held on 21 October 2023 (next to be held in October 2025)
Election results Percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - NA; composition - men 6, women 1, percent of women 16.7%
Judicial branch
Highest court(s) Under the terms of the Territorial Law Reform Act 1992, Western Australia provides court services as needed for the island including the Supreme Court and subordinate courts (District Court, Magistrate Court, Family Court, Children's Court, and Coroners' Court)
Diplomatic representation in the US
Diplomatic representation from the US
Embassy None (territory of Australia)
Key Political parties and their leaders in Cocos (Keeling) Islands
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    • International organization participation
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