Mr Jesse Sagaukaz, TSRA Alternate Deputy Chairperson & Member for Bamaga Community

 Mr Sagaukaz is the TSRA Alternate Deputy Chairperson, TSRA Portfolio member for Employment, Education, Training and Arts and Chairperson of Bamaga Community Council.

Mr Sagaukaz believes that with personal empowerment Torres Strait people will continue to accomplish significant achievements that will benefit their community and the region.

His desire is to encourage additional resources and support for new business ventures and existing small business operators. Mr Sagaukaz attributes education as the fundamental cornerstone for Torres Strait people to realise their ambitions and as an essential vehicle to obtaining autonomy. In his view, culture is the foundation that identifies Torres Strait as a nation of people and he encourages all generations to embrace revitalisation strategies.