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Our History
Learn more about the history of TSIRC
TSIRC History
Discover the rich history of our council and learn about the values we uphold.
- People reside across the 14 islands TSIRC encompasses
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5000
- Divisions make up the TSIRC footprint
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15
- Square kilometres of water runs between the communities TSIRC services
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42000
The Torres Strait Island Regional Council
We are one of three councils in the Torres Strait region. Established in 2008 TSIRC is the largest of the three represents the outer islands and manages the treaty agreement between the border of mainland Australia and Papua New Guinea (PNG).
Mission
Our mission - "to improve our Communities" liveability in all we do
Vision
Our vision - "for our Communities" and Council to be autonomous, prosperous and sustainable
Values
Our values are representative of the five-pointed star in both our flag and logo - which signifies our five island clusters, and also recognises our sea-fearing navigation. Just like the stars have been used for thousands of years, our values also guide us throughout our work with Council. Our values are – respect, courage, accountability, resilience and one.
Frequently Asked Questions
Visit our interactive map to uncover who your divisional Councillor is and how to contact them.
You can contact Torres Strait Island Regional Council via phone, email and through TSIRC’s social media channels – visit our Contact page. To make a complaint, visit our Complaints page.
Visit the About Us section of the website to learn more about our elected Council and our corporate structure.
