Christmas Island
External territory of Australia
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| October 21 2023 | The most recent local election was held, taking place simultaneously with elections in the Cocos (Keeling) Islands. |
| 2022 | A 4,600 kilometre long submarine cable connection with 60 terabits per second capacity was implemented between Australia and Christmas Island, replacing the existing satellite-based 2G mobile network with 4GX technology and enhanced mobile and data services. |
| March 2022 | After months of consultation with local people, the marine parks were officially approved, designed to protect marine ecosystems and bluefin tuna spawning areas while allowing sustainable local fishing. |
| 2021 | Australian census recorded the total population of Christmas Island as 1,692, with significant changes in ancestral composition and demographic makeup. |
| 2021 | Australian Government committed A$39.1 million to create two new marine parks off Christmas Island and the Cocos (Keeling) Islands. |
| 2020 | The Christmas Island Cricket Club enters its first representative team into the WACA Country Week, finishing as runners-up in the F-division. |
| February 3 2020 | Australian citizens evacuated from Wuhan arrived at the Immigration Reception and Processing Centre to be used as a COVID-19 quarantine facility. |
| 2019 | The Christmas Island Cricket and Sporting Club celebrates its 60-year anniversary. |
| 2019 | In the federal election, the Labor Party received majorities from Christmas Island electors in both the House of Representatives and the Senate. |
| February 2019 | The Morrison government announced the re-opening of the immigration centre after legislation was passed giving sick asylum seekers easier access to mainland hospitals. |
| September 2018 | The Christmas Island Immigration Reception and Processing Centre was closed. |
| 2016 | The first rugby league game is played on Christmas Island, marking the beginning of the sport's growth on the island. |
| 2016 | Population gender composition shifted to 40.5% female and 59.5% male. |
| January 2013 | Cable television from Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, and the United States began broadcasting on Christmas Island. |
| 2011 | Population gender composition recorded as 29.3% female and 70.7% male. |
| December 2010 | The Christmas Island boat disaster occurred when 48 asylum-seekers died after their boat hit rocks near Flying Fish Cove and smashed against nearby cliffs. |
| September 14 2010 | Administration of Christmas Island transferred from the Attorney-General's Department back to the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications. |
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