Cocos (Keeling) Islands Government
Country nameconventional long form: Territory of Cocos (Keeling) Islands
conventional short form: Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Government type
NA
Capital
West Island
Administrative divisions
none (territory of Australia)
Independence
none (territory of Australia)
National holiday
Australia Day, 26 January (1788)
Constitution
Cocos (Keeling) Islands Act of 1955
Legal system
based upon the laws of Australia and local laws
Suffrage
NA
Executive branch
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by the Australian governor general
head of government: Administrator (nonresident) Evan WILLIAMS (since 1 November 2003)
cabinet: NA
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; administrator appointed by the governor general of Australia and represents the monarch and Australia
Legislative branch
unicameral Cocos (Keeling) Islands Shire Council (7 seats)
elections: held every two years with half the members standing for election; last held NA
Judicial branch
Supreme Court; Magistrate's Court
Political parties and leaders
none
Political pressure groups and leaders
none
International organization participation
none
Diplomatic representation in the US
none (territory of Australia)
Diplomatic representation from the US
none (territory of Australia)
Flag description
the flag of Australia is used
