Necker Belle yacht has a top speed in excess of 20 knots, being rare in the world as being able to do so. The Necker Nymph excursion submersible also operates from the yacht. It is reputedly the first-of-its-kind "aero submarine", buoyant when not under power. Necker Belle The Necker Belle is a 105-foot (32 m) private charter catamaran yacht, offered through Virgin Limited Edition and based at the resort Necker Island. The "Belle" superyacht is one of the few luxury sailing catamarans in the world. Prior to being purchased by Richard Branson's Virgin, the yacht was called "Lady Barbaretta", and cost £5.3
Norfolk Island Act 1979 2015) abolishing self-government on Norfolk Island and transferring Norfolk Island into a council as part of New South Wales law. From July 1, 2016 Norfolk Island legislation will be transferred to New South Wales and subject to NSW legislation. In February 2016, the Australian Parliament passed the "Territories Legislation Amendment Act 2016" (Assented on 23 March, 2016) to enhance further political reforms on Norfolk Island. Norfolk Island Act 1979 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. The Act formally established the Norfolk Island