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Child benefit

Those who have children under 18 years of age living permanently with them are entitled to child benefit. Child benefit is payable for each child without any means or needs testing and is tax-free.

Cash benefit for parents of infants

Families with children aged between one and two years who do not attend a kindergarten may receive a cash benefit.

The child's place of residence and contact arrangements

Parents are free to agree on arrangements regarding parental responsibility, the child's place of residence, and access and contact arrangements. In the event of a separation, married and cohabiting parents with children under the age of 16 are

Parental responsibility

Parental responsibility includes the rights and responsibilities of a parent in relation to the child or the property of the child. Parental responsibility shall be exercised according to the child’s interests and needs. The opinion of the child

Agreement Norway - Niue

Security policy

The primary objective of Norway’s security policy is to safeguard Norway’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, freedom of action, values and interests.

The Report on the State of the Realm

The Storting is then presented with the Report on the State of the Realm, excerpts of which is presented by one of the ministers - normally the youngest member of the Government. The report covers the Government's policy over the past year,

Press Contacts at the Office of the Prime Minister

Contact information and other information for the press can be found here.

Planning

The Planning and Building Act is a tool for safeguarding the public interest and managing land use. Planning pursuant to the Act shall ensure sustainable development for the whole country and that it is open to all to take part in decisions that

Departments

Political staff

The Prime Minister's political staff

Departments

The Office of the Prime Minister has thre departments. Each of the three departments is managed by a director general. The Office also has a Press and Communications section.

Departments

The Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development currently consists of eight specialised departments with responsibility for specific policy areas, a department of administrative affairs and a communication unit.

Other political staff

State secretaries and political adviser for the Minister of Justice and Immigration.

Departments

Other political staff

Senior administrative staff

Departments

The Ministry of Energy has 4 departments and a Communication Unit.

Senior administrative staff

Direct and Indirect Taxes - Main Features of the 2008 Proposal

The objectives of the Government’s tax policy are to safeguard revenue for communal purposes, contribute to fairness in distribution and an improved environment, promote employment throughout the country and enhance the workings of the economy.