TSRA Organisational Chart

The Torres Strait Regional Authority (TSRA) consists of two parts - the elected Board and the Administration.

TSRA Administration

The TSRA Administration is made up of staff who are Australian Government Public Servants. The Administration staff carry out the functions and responsibilities of the TSRA.

The Chief Executive Officer heads the Administration and is appointed to the position by the Minister for Indigenous Australians.

TSRA Board

The TSRA Board consists of 20 elected Members who are Torres Strait Islander or Aboriginal people living in the region. They are elected every four years by their individual communities in accordance with S142(Y) of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Act 2005 (Cth).

The Chairperson is elected by the Board and is appointed to the position by the Minister for Indigenous Australians.

The Board determines TSRA's strategic vision, policies and budget allocations, and is the political arm of the TSRA.

Under the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Act 2005 (Cth), the TSRA Board must meet at least four times a year.

Current elected TSRA Board: