Mr John Abednego joins the TSRA Board having previously been a Board Member from 1994 to 2004. Mr Abednego held office as the TSRA Chairperson 1997 to 2000 and is the TSRA Board Member for the Communities of Tamwoy, Rosehill, Aplin, Waiben and Quarantine which are covered by the TRAWQ Ward.

During his time on the Board, Mr Abednego's aspirations include working with the TRAWQ Community and raising its public profile. He sees the establishment of a TRAWQ Development Plan and an increased focus on social services as important preliminary initiatives in achieving this goal.