It was later postponed until March 2021, however the council was suspended in February 2021 and eventually dismissed later that year.

[3] As such, the postponment of the 2020 New South Wales local elections also affected Norfolk Island.

However, on 4 February 2021, Assistant Minister for Regional Development and Territories Nola Marino suspended the council and appointed Mike Colreavy as an Interim Administrator.

On 6 December 2021, the council was formally dismissed and Colreavy became Administrator for a period of three years, with the next election scheduled to be held in 2024.

[5] Prior to its cancellation, candidates (including incumbent councillors) had already declared their intention to contest the election, including the only Norfolk Liberals councillor, Dave Porter.