A
abbreviations, 163-164
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Act 2005 (Cth), 79, 80, 99, 101
disclosure of sacred matters, 113
enabling legislation, 76, 77
functions and powers under, 77, 78
requirement to convene board meetings, 97
requirement to develop a plan, 12, 76
requirement to hold elections, 53, 85
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission Act 1989 (Cth), 76
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service, 61, 63
accidents and injuries, staff, 7, 110
accountability, 107-108
accountable authority, 15, 85
advertising and market research, 147
affordable housing project, Horn Island, 57, 58
age, of Torres Strait region population, 73
Ailan Kastom, 35, 60, 69, 77
analysis of performance against key performance indicators, 16-20
annual performance statements, 15-20
anthropological research re Native Title claims, 40
appropriation programme expenditure, 14; see also financial statements
Arpaka Dance Company, 35
art centres, regional, support for, 35
Artist Forum, 18
artists, support for, 18, 35; see also Gab Titui Indigenous Art Award, 10th
Arts and Creative Industries Business Growth Package, 23
asset management, 112-113
Assistance with Tertiary Education Scheme (TSRA employees), 8, 52
Associations Incorporation Act 1981 (Qld), 63
Assure Programs, 110
Attorney-General’s Department, 61, 63
Audit Committee, 52, 85, 101-102, 108
Auditor-General, 107; see also Australian National Audit Office, independent audit report
Australian Bureau of Statistics, 69, 71
Australian Electoral Commission, vi, 2, 54
Australian Fisheries Management Authority, xiii, 32
partnership with, 30
Australian Government funding for Major Infrastructure Programme, 20, 56, 59, 62
Australian Government Public Service Modernisation Fund, 113
Australian Information Commissioner, 111
Australian National Audit Office, independent audit report, 107, 116-117
Australian National Centre for Ocean Resources and Security, 31
Australian Rural Leadership Foundation, partnership with, 4, 53
Australian Rural Leadership Programme, 4, 52
B
Badu Island, 4, 35, 47, 53, 61, 85
Katter Leases, 40
Badulgal People, Native Title claims, 40
baitfish fishing industry, potential for, 30
Bamaga, 46, 53, 54, 71-75, 85
barge ramp repairs, 20, 61
bêche-de-mer fisheries
catch statistics, 17
traditional ownership of, ix, 17, 30
bilateral meetings (Torres Strait Treaty Cycle), xi
biodiversity planning and management, 47, 104; see also Environmental Management Programme
Board
composition, 76, 85
elections, vi, 2-3, 53-54
engagement with governments, vi, 19
functions, 85
induction programme, vi, 3, 99
meetings and attendance, 97-98
members, 85-97
training and education, 99
Board Charter, 98, 99
Board Member’s Code of Conduct, 98, 99
Board strategic workshops, 4, 52, 99
Boigu Island, 4, 46, 47, 53, 56, 61, 85
Katter Leases, 40
mapping traditional totem boundaries on, 44
business loans, 16, 22, 25
business support services, 22, 23
business training, 16, 22, 23, 25
C
Cairns Indigenous Art Fair, 35
Cape York Land Council, negotiations re Native Title claims, 40
capital works projects, 113
case studies
Evolution: Torres Strait Masks exhibition, 37
meeting the challenge of climate change, 49-50
safe drinking water supply, 58-59
Saibai seawall project, 64
10th Gab Titui Indigenous Art Award, 38
Torres Strait Fisheries Guidebook, 32
Torres Strait Mechanics, 27-28
TSRA Board elections, 53-54
25th anniversary of the Mabo decision, 43-44
Cash for Kaiar (video), 30
catch data (fisheries), 16, 17, 30, 32
Charter of Representation, Performance and Accountability, 98
Chief Executive Officer, message from, 6-9
climate change adaptation and resilience, 48, 104
case study, 49-50
Closing the Gap, progress towards, 70-75; see also Integrated Service Delivery
coastal inundation, protection from, x, 56, 64
code of conduct, Board, 98, 99
Comcare, 7, 110
Comcover, 108
Commonwealth Heritage List, 112
community capacity building activities, 8, 23, 30, 32, 41, 62
Community Development Programme, 23
job seeker placements under, 23, 26
community engagement activities, 4, 6, 52
community halls, development of, 25
Community Minor Infrastructure Fund, 57, 62
community safety partnerships, 61
compliance index, 156-57
conflicts of interest, declaration of, 108
Conservation and Land Management project, 25
consultants, 151-153
corporate governance and accountability, 84-113
Council of Australian Governments, 70
Closing the Gap building blocks, 71
cultural maintenance programme, 35; see also Culture, Art and Heritage Programme
cultural practitioners, support for, 18, 35
culture, art and heritage grants, 35
Culture, Art and Heritage Programme, 34-38
case studies, 37-38
expenditure, 14, 34
performance report, 35-36
programme outcomes, 34
projects and initiatives, 34
regional goal, 34
culture, Torres Strait region (overview), 69
D
Damaralag, Native Title rights, 69
dance strategy, 35
Dauan Island, 46, 53, 61, 85
barge ramp repairs, 20, 61
transfer to the Meriam people, 44
Deeds of Grant in Trust, xiv, 24, 40, 41
Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, xiv
commitment on telecommunications upgrade, xiii, 103
partnership agreement on biosecurity services, 46
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, xi, 36
desalination units, 48, 56, 58, 59
disclosure of sacred matters, 113
domestic and family violence conference, funding for, 61
drinking water supplies, ensuring availability of, case study, 58-59
dugong management plans, xiv, 19, 47
E
ecologically sustainable development measures, corporate, 104-105
Economic Development Programme, 22-28
additional programme specific performance indicators, 25-26
case study, 27-28
expenditure, 14, 22
performance report, 23-26
programme outcomes, 22
projects and initiatives, 22
regional goal, 22
education statistics, Torres Strait region, 74
Eip Karem Baizam dance team, 35
elections, TSRA Board, vi, 2-3, 53-54
Employee Assistance Programme, 110
employment and training projects, 25; see also Community Development Programme
employment statistics, Torres Strait region, 73
enabling functions, corporate, 103-113
enabling legislation, 76, 77
energy conservation measures, corporate, 105
Ensuring a Strait Start, 61
enterprise agreement, 109
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Cth), 104
environmental education project, 46
environmental health infrastructure investment, 20, 56
environmental impacts, measures to minimise, 105
Environmental Management Committee (Torres Strait Treaty Cycle), xi
Environmental Management Programme, 45-50
additional programme specific performance indicators, 48
case study, 49-50
expenditure, 14, 46
performance report, 46-48
programme outcomes, 45
projects and initiatives, 45
regional goal, 45
environmental performance report, 104-105
Ephraim Bani Gallery, cultural exhibition programme, 35
Ergon Energy, 48, 104
Erub Island, 46, 53, 57, 61, 85, 113
Erubam Le Traditional Land and Sea Owners (Torres Strait Islanders) Corporation ILUA with, 113
ethical standards, Board, 98
event management position, funding of, 24
Evolution: Torres Strait Masks exhibition, 35, 36
case study, 37
Executive Committee, 99-101
export of fisheries products, feasibility study, 30
external audit programme, 52
external scrutiny, 107
F
feasibility studies, 24, 30, 48
female staff, 112
feral animal control measures, 46, 104
financial outlook, 8; see also financial statements
financial performance summary, 14; see also financial statements
financial statements, 118-144
independent audit report, 116-117
finfish fisheries
capacity building, 30, 32
catch statistics, 17 (see also catch data (fisheries))
leasing licences to non-Indigenous fishers, 31
traditional ownership of, ix, 17, 30
Finfish Quota Management Committee, 31
First Nations National Constitutional Referendum, ix
First Nations Regional Dialogue, ix
First Nations Voice, call for enshrinement in Constitution, ix
fisheries, ix, xi, xiii, 16, 29-33
catch statistics, 16, 17, 30, 32
traditional ownership of, ix, xiii, 16, 17, 30
Fisheries Bilateral meeting, xi
Fisheries Business Growth Package, 23, 25
applications, xi
fisheries cadetship, 30
Fisheries Programme, 29-33
additional programme specific performance indicators, 32
case study, 32-33
expenditure, 14, 29
performance report, 30-32
programme outcomes, 29
projects and initiatives, 29
regional goal, 29
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation, partnership on fisheries research projects, 30
Fisheries Status Reports 2017, 16
Fly River pollution, impacts on Torres Strait, 47
fraud control, 108
Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth), 112
freehold arrangements, xiv, 75; see also land tenure arrangements
Freshwater, Saltwater exhibition, 36
Frontier Software Pty Ltd, 109
functions, TSRA, 77-78
Future Acts notices, 18, 40, 43
G
Gab Titui Cultural Centre, 35, 36, 37, 112
Gab Titui Indigenous Art Award, 10th, 35
case study, 38
gender
of Torres Strait region population, 72
of TSRA staff, 112
geography and logistics, xiv, 68
Governance and Leadership Programme, 51-54
additional programme specific performance indicators, 52-53
case study, 53-54
expenditure, 14, 51
performance report, 52-53
programme outcomes, 51
projects and initiatives, 51
regional goal, 51
governance framework, 84-102
grant management system, implementation of new, 6
grants, 30, 57, 61, 148-150
Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, xiv
Green Hill Fort, 112
Growing Our Own Tagai Transitions Maritime project, 24
Gudamalulgal (Top Western) Island Group, new fishery industries feasibility study, 30
Gudang Yadheykenu people, Eastern Claim of Sea Claim Part B, 40
Gur A Baradharaw Kod Torres Strait Sea and Land Council, vii, 2, 41
H
Hammond Island, 4, 35, 53, 61, 85
Katter Leases, 40
marine infrastructure repairs, 20, 61
health education initiatives, 57
Health Issues Committee (Torres Strait Treaty Cycle), xi
Healthy Communities Programme, 55-59
additional programme specific performance indicators, 58
case study, 58-59
expenditure, 14, 56
performance report, 56-58
programme outcomes, 55
projects and initiatives, 55
regional goal, 55
High Court Mabo decision; see Mabo decision
highlights and achievements, vi-xi
history, of Torres Strait region, 69
History Through Art Award (NMA), 38
HLB Mann Judd (accountancy firm), 101, 108
home loans, 22, 24
Home Ownership Programme, 24
Horn Island, 35, 46, 57, 58, 59, 61, 68
Native Title rights, 69
see also Ngarupai
housing tenure, Torres Strait region, 75
human resources, 109-112
human rights of Indigenous peoples, viii, 71
I
Iama Island, vi, 3, 53, 61, 85
ICT strategy, 103
income statistics, Torres Strait region, 74
indemnities and liability insurance, 108
Indigenous Advancement Strategy, 70, 71
Indigenous Business Australia, funding agreement with, 24
Indigenous Economic Development Conference, 23
Indigenous Electoral Participation Programme, 54
Indigenous employees, TSRA, 8, 112
Indigenous Land Use Agreements, 43, 113
with compensation and benefits, 18-19, 40
Indigenous Legal Assistance and Policy Reform Programme, 63
Indigenous Protected Areas project, 47
induction programme, Board, vi, 3, 99
information and communications technology projects, 103, see also telecommunications infrastructure upgrade
information management and technology, 103
Information Publication Scheme, 112
Ingeus Australia Pty Ltd, 110
insurance premium, cost, 108
integrated planning framework, 13
Integrated Service Delivery, xv, 12, 52
Closing the Gap targets as framework for, 71
Integrated Service Delivery community booklets, 52, 71
Integrated Service Delivery governance framework, xv, 71
intellectual property protection, artists and cultural practitioners, 35
internal audit programme, 52, 108
Into Business Workshops, 16, 23, 25, 28
invasive species management, 45, 104
J
job seeker placements under Community Development Programme, 23, 26
Joint Advisory Council (Torres Strait Treaty Cycle), xi
judicial decisions and reviews, 108
K
Kaiwalagal region, 19, 47
Kala Kawau Ya, iii; see also traditional languages, revitalisation of
Kala Lagau Ya language, iii, 36; see also traditional languages, revitalisation of
Katter Leases, xiv, 40
Kaurareg People Native Title claims, 18, 40, 69
Kaurareg people, Western Claim of Sea Claim Part B, 40
Keriba mirgiz ermeuku/Ngalpun ney koey mapulnga ‘Our Languages Matter’ (theme for Torres Strait Language Symposium), xi
key performance indicators, results against, 16-20; see also performance indicators, additional programme specific
Kubin, Moa Island, 25, 53, 61, 85
L
Land and Sea Management Strategy for Torres Strait 2016-2036, 47
land tenure arrangements, xiv, 24, 57, 75; see also Deeds of Grant in Trust; freehold arrangements; Katter Leases; Native Title arrangements
leadership capacity development, 4-5, 8, 52, 53
learning and development, staff, 109
legal services, funding support for, 61
letter of transmittal, xix
liability insurance, 108
list of figures, 162
list of tables, 160-161
M
Mabo Day Symposium, vii
Mabo decision, 69
case study, 43-44
25th anniversary celebrations, vii, xiii, 2, 6, 35
Mabo v Queensland (No 2) (the Mabo Case), 2, 43; see also Mabo decision
Mabuyag Island, 4, 25, 53, 61, 85
Katter Leases, 40
Major Infrastructure ILUA, 40
Major Infrastructure Programme, 20, 40, 56, 58, 59, 62
Makarrata Commission, ix
male staff, 112
Malu Ki’ai (Torres Strait Islanders) Corporation, 44
Maori fisheries management model, lessons from, 31
marine ecosystem monitoring, 47
marine infrastructure, 20
maritime career pathways training courses, 23, 24
Masig Island, 53, 57, 61, 85
barge ramp repairs, 20, 61
media and communications support, 52
Mekem Garden Sustainable Horticulture Project, 58
memorandum of agreement, with Torres Strait Island Regional Council, 7
memorandum of understanding
with Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads, 61
with Registered Native Title Bodies Corporate, 44
with Torres Shire Council, 7
Mentors project, 25
Mer Gedkem Le (Torres Strait Islanders) Corporation, vii, 2, 44
Mer Island, 25, 40, 46, 53, 61, 85
Mabo Day celebrations, vii, 2
transfer to the Meriam people, 44, 69
Mer Reserve, transfer to the Meriam people, 44
Meriam Mir language, iii, 36; see also traditional languages, revitalisation of
Minister for Indigenous Affairs, vi, 40, 80, 107
gazettal of polling date, 2, 54
renewal of NTRB status, 76
responsible minister, 79
ministerial appointments, 80
ministerial briefings, 80
ministerial directions, 79
Ministry for the Arts, 36
Mipa (Turtle Island), Native Title rights, 69
Moa Island, 35, 46, 61
barge ramp repairs, 20, 61
Katter Leases, 40
mobile network coverage, as challenge, xv
Monument at ‘Kemus Cove’ Erub (art work), 38
Mualgal People, Native Title claims, 40
multipurpose courts, development of at Thursday Island, 25
Mura Kosker Sorority, funding support for, 62, 63
Muralag (Prince of Wales Island), 53, 85
Native Title rights, 69
Murray Island (Mer), vii; see also Mer Island
Music and Dance Audit, 36
My Pathway, 24, 25
N
Naghir Island, Native Title claim, 40
National Museum of Australia
purchase of Gab Titui Art Award entries, 38
Torres Strait masks exhibition, 36, 37
National Native Title Conference, 2, 40
National Native Title Tribunal, 18, 43
Native Title Act 1993 (Cth), 40, 69, 76
Native Title arrangements, xiv, 2, 39-44, 57, 69; see also Native Title claims
Native Title claims, 18, 39-44
Native Title compensation, 2, 19, 40, 43
Native Title Office, vii, 2, 40, 41, 43-44
performance statistics, 42
Native Title Programme, 39-44
additional programme specific performance indicators, 41
case study, 43-44
expenditure, 14, 39
performance report, 40-42
programme outcomes, 39
projects and initiatives, 39
regional goal, 39
Native Title Representative Body, 18, 43
TSRA appointment as, 76
Native Title Symposium, 2, 40
Ngarupai, 41, 53, 85
Native Title rights, 69
see also Horn Island
Ngulayg Lumayk (art work), 38
1967 Referendum, 50th anniversary celebrations, xiii, 6
non-compliance matters, prescribed bodies corporate, 41
non-government organisations, social services delivery, 62
non-Indigenous fishers, lease of licences to, 31
Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council, 12, 24
Northern Territory Government, ministerial visit, vii-viii
notifiable incidents, 7, 110
O
Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations, 20, 41, 44
operations, report on, 68-80
opportunities and challenges, xiii-xv
organisational structure, 146
outlook, 8
P
Papua New Guinea electoral officials, observers in TSRA Board elections, vi
Papua New Guinea, participation in Torres Strait Treaty Cycle Meetings, xi
Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works, approval of residential dwelling, 113
payroll services, 109
pecuniary interests, declaration of, 108
people with disability, 112
Performance Development Programme, 109
performance indicators, additional programme specific, 25-26, 32, 41, 48, 52, 58, 63; see also key performance indicators, results against
performance reports, programme, 22-65
planning framework, 13
population statistics, Torres Strait region, 69, 71-75
Port Kennedy, 53, 54, 85
Port Kennedy Association, funding support for, 62, 63
Portfolio Budget Statements 2016-2017, 12
Poruma Island, 48, 53, 61, 64, 85
powers, TSRA, 78
Prescribed Bodies Corporate
compliance results, 20, 41
workshops, 40, 41
Preventing Bullying and Harassment Policy, 110
Prince of Wales Safe Landing Facility project, 56
Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), 111
programme expenditure, 14, 29, 34, 39, 46, 51, 56, 60
external funding, 14, 29, 34, 39, 46, 56
see also financial statements
programme outcomes
Culture, Art and Heritage Programme, 34
Economic Development Programme, 22
Environmental Management Programme, 45
Fisheries Programme, 29
Governance and Leadership Programme, 51
Healthy Communities Programme, 55
Native Title Programme, 39
Safe Communities Programme, 60
programme performance reports, 22-64
Programme Steering Committee, 101
property management, 112-113
Protected Zone Joint Authority, 16, 29, 30
fishery industry representation initiatives, 31, 32
Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act Rule 2014, 108
Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (Cth), 15, 76, 85, 99, 101, 108
Pulu Islet Indigenous Protected Area, 47
purpose, corporate, 15
Q
Queensland Department of Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning, 62
Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads, 20, 61
Queensland Government, 19, 35, 71
coastal protection initiative, 56, 64
environmental management funding, 46
infrastructure funding, xiii, 20, 56, 59, 62, 64
Native Title arrangements, 40, 44
R
rangers, TSRA, 46, 47, 104
legislative compliance training, xiv
recycling initiative, 57
Referendum Council, ix
regional art centres, support for, 35
Regional Economic Investment Strategy, xi, 7, 23
regional governance arrangements, vi, 3
regional issues and challenges, vi, xiii-xv
Registered Native Title Bodies Corporate, 44
renewable energy initiatives, 48, 104, 105
responsible minister, 79; see also Minister for Indigenous Affairs
risk management, 105-107
S
Safe Communities Programme, 60-64
additional programme specific performance indicators, 63
case study, 64
expenditure, 14, 60
performance report, 61-63
programme outcomes, 60
projects and initiatives, 60
regional goal, 60
safety awareness education, 62
Saibai Island, x, 4, 46, 47, 53, 56, 61, 64, 85
Saibai seawall project, x, 56
case study, 64
salary ranges, staff, 109
scholarships, tertiary, 52; see also Assistance with Tertiary Education Scheme (TSRA employees)
school attendance initiatives, 61
sea level rises, protection from, x, 56, 64
seawalls, construction of, x, 56, 64
Seisia, 53, 68, 71-75, 85
service delivery; see Integrated Service Delivery
shipping, potential impact on marine ecosystem, 47
significant regional events funding stream, xiii, 6, 35
Smarty Grants (grants management system), 6
social housing infrastructure, ILUA, 40
Social Justice Interagency Programme, 61
solar energy for desalination units, feasibility study, 48
solar farm project, on Poruma, 48
sport and recreation activities, 57, 58
St Pauls, Moa Island, 4, 25, 53, 59, 85
stadium upgrades, 57
staff classifications, 111
staffing profile, 8, 111-112
Statement of Expectations, 79
Statement of Intent, 79
strategic workshops, Board, 4, 52, 99
Supply Nation, artist registration with, 18
Supply Nation Connect 2017, 23
sustainable horticulture activities, 46, 57, 58, 104
T
TAFE North Queensland, 24
Tagai State College, xi, 24, 25, 36, 47, 74
Tarilag (Packe Island), Native Title rights, 69
telecommunications infrastructure upgrade, xiii, xv, 20, 103
Telstra, commitment on telecommunications upgrade, xiii, xv, 20, 103
tertiary scholarships, 52; see also Assistance with Tertiary Education Scheme (TSRA employees)
Thursday Island, xi, 35, 46, 59, 61, 68
feasibility study of tourist information centre, 24
TSRA properties on, 109, 112, 113
Zenadth Kes Cultural Festival, 35
Thursday Island Garden Fair, 46
Timber Creek, test ILUA case, 19, 40
Torres News, 46
Torres Shire Council, 12, 24, 25, 46, 57
memorandum of understanding with, 7
partnership on climate resilience plan, 49
Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Area Biosecurity Working Group, 12
Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Area, governance arrangements for, vi, 3
Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Area Regional Plan 2009-2029, 12, 71, 101
Torres Strait Child and Family Committee, 61
Torres Strait Development Plan, viii, 4; see also Torres Strait Development Plan for 2019-2022; Torres Strait Development Plan 2014-2018
Torres Strait Development Plan for 2019-2022, 8, 99
Torres Strait Development Plan 2014-2018, 6, 8, 12, 52, 71, 76, 101, 109
Torres Strait Fisheries Guidebook, 30
case study, 32-33
Torres Strait flag raising, 25th anniversary celebrations, xiii, 6, 35
Torres Strait freehold arrangements, xiv; see also land tenure arrangements
Torres Strait Island Regional Council, xiii, 12, 40, 56, 59, 64
memorandum of agreement with, 7
partnership on climate resilience plan, 49
Torres Strait Island Regional Council Water and Waste Water Management Programme, 56
Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal people employment opportunities, 26
Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal people owned businesses, 16, 25
Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal people, TSRA employees, 8, 112
Torres Strait Islander Traditional Language Advisory Committee, 5, 36
Torres Strait Islanders Media Association, 52
Torres Strait Islanders Regional Education Council, 61
Torres Strait Language Reference Group, dissolution of, 5, 36
Torres Strait Language Symposium, xi, 5, 36
Torres Strait Maritime Pathways Project, 23
Torres Strait Maritime Safety Programme, 61
Torres Strait Mechanics, case study, 27-28
Torres Strait Regional Adaptation and Resilience Plan 2016-2021, 48, 49-50
Torres Strait Regional Authority, establishment of, 76
Torres Strait Regional Biosecurity Plan 2017-2022, 46
Torres Strait Regional Sea Claim (Part B), 18, 40
Torres Strait Traditional Languages Charter, 5, 36
Torres Strait Traditional Languages Plan 2016-2019, 5, 36
Torres Strait Treaty Cycle Meetings, xi
Torres Strait Women’s Leadership Programme, 4, 53
Torres Strait Young Leaders Programme, 4, 53
Torres Strait Youth and Recreational Sporting Association, 57
Tourism Business Growth Package, 23
tourism industry, 23, 24
tourist information centre on Thursday Island, feasibility study, 24
Traditional Inhabitant Boat licence sector, 31
catch statistics, 16-17
Traditional Inhabitants
ownership of region’s fisheries, ix, xiii, 17, 30, 31
participation in Torres Strait Treaty Cycle Meetings, xi
Traditional Inhabitants Meeting (Torres Strait Treaty Cycle), xi
traditional knowledge, transfer of, 35, 47, 69; see also Ailan Kastom; Culture, Art and Heritage Programme
traditional languages, revitalisation of, ix, 5, 36; see also Torres Strait Traditional Languages Charter; Torres Strait Traditional Languages Plan 2016-2019
Training Rural Australians in Leadership programme, 4, 52, 53
transmittal letter, xix
transport and freight costs, as challenge to programme delivery, xv
Transport Infrastructure Development Scheme, 61
TRAWQ, 53, 54, 85
tropical rock lobster fisheries, 30
catch statistics, 17
licences, commercial, ix, xiii
traditional ownership of, 17, 30
TSRA Board elections, vi, 2-3
case study, 53-54
TSRA Corporate Plan 2016-2017, 76
TSRA Enterprise Agreement 2017, 109
TSRA Regional Governance Committee
establishment and membership of, vi, 3
turtle management plans, xiv, 19, 47
U
Ugar Ged Kem Le Zeuber Er Kep Le (Torres Strait Islanders) Corporation RNTBC, 44
Ugar Island, 53, 56, 85
mapping traditional boundaries on, 44
‘Uluru Statement,’ ix
United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, viii, 71
United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, visit from, viii
V
value-add brand of Torres Strait seafood, potential for, 30
vision, iii
W
Waier Island, transfer to the Meriam people, 44
wards, TSRA, 53, 85
Warraber Island, 4, 46, 53, 61, 85
Warraberalgal Porumalgal Indigenous Protected Area, 47
Warral and Ului Native Title claim, 18
Warul Kawa Indigenous Protected Area, 47
waste education project, 57
waste management, 57
water and waste water management, 56, 59
water security, 20, 56, 58-59
website, redesign of Economic Development Programme areas, 24
weed control measures, 46
women’s leadership programme, 4, 52, 53
work health and safety, 7, 110
Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Cth), 7, 110
Work Health and Safety Committee, 7, 110
workforce profile, 8, 111-112
workforce strategy, 109
Working on Country Plans, xiv, 19, 46
Workplace Consultative Committee, 111
workplace diversity, 110
Y
Yangu Pawaw Ngurpay Mudh language centre, 36
Yeta (Port Lihou Island), Native Title rights, 69
Yirramboi First Nations Indigenous Arts Festival, 35
youth leadership programme, 4, 52, 53
Z
Zakazukha Marketing Communications, 52
Zenadth Kes Cultural Festival, 35
Zuna (Entrance Island), Native Title rights, 69