Norfolk Island no longer a duty free destination

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Amidst all A380 FUD I have some real news and not rumor :lol::lol::lol:

No more duty free for travel to Norfolk, and the residents will have to pay tax :evil::evil:. You will now have to wear seat belts as well!

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/nation/mutineer-descendants-opt-for-bounty/story-e6frg6nf-1225948025225

TWO centuries after Fletcher Christian rebelled against the King's authority in the form of Captain Bligh on HMS Bounty, his descendants have given in to economic desperation and agreed to be ruled by a foreign power. In a surprise announcement that shocked other Norfolk Island MPs, the Australian territory's Chief Minister, David Buffett, has told the island's parliament his impoverished administration will give up its fiercely held self-government in exchange for a financial bail-out from Canberra.
The move will mean the 1800 permanent residents of Norfolk Island will probably have to pay Australian income tax, and lose some of the power to run their own affairs....
 
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More importantly, will the flights now depart from the domestic terminals?:confused::p:lol:
 
Interesting times.

On one hand I like this change, but on the other think they should retain their unique identity.
 
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