Council of Elders was Formed

Recently the Council of Elders was formed to assist Mura Badulgal (TSI) Corporation. Members include Noel Sagigi, Horace Baira Snr, Ronald Nomoa, Peter Warria, Walter Tamwoy and Victor Nona.

The members recently went through an induction into their role where their roles and responsibilities were explained.

Housing Update

Badu Housing

Mura Badulgal (TSI) RNTBC is desirous of becoming the community housing provider for Badu Island. At current there is strong community support for this to happen and the current community housing provider, Torres Strait Island Regional Council are also very supportive.

A new survey has been issued and the purpose is to attain more information from residents about rental, repairs and maintenance. The information you provide will assist us to develop a policy that will show a true reflection of the needs and aspirations of Mura Badulgal.

Please note that housing is still managed by TSIRC. Mura Badulgal is in the process of applying. Should you have any housing concerns please direct to TSIRC.

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Land Update

Badu Island

In August a two day meeting was held on Badu Island to workshop local land issues. There was a great attendance with families travelling from as far as Brisbane, Cairns and Thursday Island. It was really positive to see such a high interest from everyone.

The Board acknowledges that some issues were not resolved and part of the reason a follow up workshop will take place. A date has not yet been confirmed at this stage.

A public notice has been issued to invite all Badulgal People to attend a meeting to discuss the Indigenous Land Use Agreement (ILUA). The purpose is to obtain consent for the Badu Island DOGIT transfer.

Under the Torres Strait Islander Land Act 1991 the ILUA will be entered into with the State of Queensland and the Torres Strait Island Regional Council.

Executive Directors Peo Ahmat and Manuel Nomoa will travel to Thursday Island, and Cairns. Families living in Brisbane are encouraged to tele-link up into the Cairns meeting.

Details of Meeting

Date: Wednesday, 11 December 2013
Time: 10am
Venue: Community Hall, BADU ISLAND

Date: Tuesday, 3 December 2013
Time: 6:30pm
Venue: Port Kennedy Hall, THURSDAY ISLAND

Date: Wednesday, 4 December 2013
Time: 3pm
Venue: William McCormack Place, 5B Sheridan Street, CAIRNS

Date: Wednesday, 4 December 2013
Time: 3pm
Venue: Mineral House, Level 11, 41 George Street, BRISBANE

We encourage you to let families know of these meetings and urge your attendance. If you require further information please contact the Directors.

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