Residents of Norfolk Island are the descendants of British Royal Navy mutineers . It has governed itself since 1979 but is now set to lose its right to self-rule . Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott has come under fire for the move . If passed , an advisory council will temporarily replace legislative assembly . Norfolk Island effectively in administration and relies on Australian bailouts .
Residents of Norfolk Island are the descendants of HMS Bounty mutineers . It has governed itself since 1979 but is now set to lose its right to self-rule . Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott has come under fire for the move . If passed , an advisory council will temporarily replace legislative assembly . Norfolk Island effectively in administration and relies on Australian bailouts .