Mrs Margaret Mau, Member for Dauan Island 

Mrs Mau is the TSRA Portfolio member for Women and Families and the Chairperson of the ICC and Dauan Island Council. Issues of concern to Mrs Mau are providing people of the outer island communities with access to basic services, regular maintenance to current housing to ensure liveable standards and, most importantly, establishing a form of air service on Dauan and Stephen Islands to assist in emergency situations and daily travel.

In her role as Portfolio member for Women’s Issues, Mrs Mau pursues and encourages ongoing training and professional development of Torres Strait women to enable them to gain sustainable economic development and employment opportunities, as well as equal representation in decision making processes within the region.

Mrs Mau is committed to improving health and protecting the environment of communities throughout the Torres Strait and encourages broader support for families.

As an advocate for native title Mrs Mau encourages traditional owners to pursue their determinations and hopes she can also make a difference in the lives of Torres Strait women by progressing issues of importance to them.