Saibai Island Community Council

Category: Organisation
Sub Category:Aboriginal Community Council
Place:
State/Country:Queensland, Australia
Summary Information:
The Saibai Community Council was responsible for local government services to Saibai Island under the provisions of the Community Services (Torres Strait) Act 1984 (Qld) and the Community Services (Aboriginal) Act.1984 (Qld). The Council was, however, absorbed by the Torres Strait Islands Regional Council in 2008 as part of the State government's amalgamation policy.

Related Entries

  • Saibai People v State of Queensland [1999] FCA 158 (12 February 1999) - Respondent
  • Telstra and Saibai Island Indigenous Land Use Agreement (ILUA)
  • Saibai Island (Torres Strait) Social Housing Indigenous Land Use Agreement (ILUA)
  • Saibai Island Flood Works Indigenous Land Use Agreement (ILUA)
    • Organisation
  • Torres Strait Island Regional Council

    • References

    Case Law
    Commonwealth of Australia (1999) Saibai People v State of Queensland [1999] FCA 158 (12 February 1999)

    Glossary

    Aboriginal Community Council (Australia)
    Created:Thursday, 14 March 2002
    Modified:Thursday, 28 June 2012

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