The Torres Strait Island Regional Council consists of the former Island shires of Badu, Boigu, Dauan, Erub, Hammond, Iama, Kubin, Mabuiag, Mer, Poruma, Saibai, St Pauls, Ugar, Warraber & Yorke.  

Impossible to pick, given the strong family and clan ties on the various islands

Size

489 sq km

Population 2006

4,434

Electors 2007

2,821

Electoral arrangements

Divided

15 Councilors plus mayor

Electors per councilor excluding mayor

188

Net assets (2004-05)

$242.1 million

 

 
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