Mr Toshie Kris, TSRA Chairperson & Member for St Pauls Community, Moa Island 

Mr Kris is the appointed Chairperson of the Torres Strait Regional Authority who was elected in May 2004. Mr Kris shares responsibility for the TSRA Portfolio areas of Marine and Fisheries, and Regional Governance and Legislative Reform and is also the Chairperson of St Pauls Community Council, a registered training organisation, and a member of the Island Coordinating Council (ICC).

Previously, Mr Kris held the Portfolio for Housing and Infrastructure prior to becoming Chairperson and is the first Torres Strait Islander to complete studieswith the Australian Rural Leadership Program, for which he was sponsored by Ports Corporation Queensland.

In his role as TSRA Chairperson, Mr Kris aims to further progress the areas of Fisheries and Native Title and pursue the Torres Strait people’s desire for greater economic development. He is also committed to continuing the Major Infrastructure Program, the provision of housing, increased training opportunities and working towards his people’s aspiration for greater autonomy.

Each year, the Chairperson, provides an overview to the Minister and public on the challenges and achievements experienced by the TSRA. To view his latest review, click here, Chairperson’s Report.