IFES Election Guide | Country Profile: Christmas Island

Territory of Christmas Island

1,843	0
Population (as of Feb. 8, 2019)	Elections in our database
None	N/A
Registered Voters (as of None)	Average Turnout

Name	Official Name	Type

Description of government structure:

Chief of State: Queen ELIZABETH II *
Head of Government: Administrator Natasha GRIGGS
Assembly: Christmas Island has a unicameral Shire Council with 9 seats.

* The Queen is represented by Governor General Sir Peter COSGROVE.

Description of electoral system:

The Queen is hereditary head of state.
Administrator is appointed by the governor-general.
In the Shire Council 9 members are elected by popular vote to serve 4-year terms.

Elections

Election For	Date	Votes	Registered Voters	Turn Out

Voter Turnout

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