Mr Isao (Bill) Shibasaki, Member for Port Kennedy, Thursday Island 

Mr Shibasaki is the member for Port Kennedy on the TSRA Board.

Mr Shibasaki is also a member of the Torres Shire Council (TSC). He considers regional cooperation by stakeholders at all levels as the key to achieving  community aspirations. Mr Shibasaki recently facilitated the establishment of a Memorandum of Understanding between the TSRA and TSC which aims to strengthen the relationship between the two bodies.

He highlights industry development (in particular aquaculture), home ownership, improved corporate governance and improved communication between regional agencies as the important issues for the next four years.