Tag: Torres Strait Islander
Court hears Torres Strait seas claim
The Federal Court in Brisbane is hearing a native title claim over the waters of the Torres Strait off far north Queensland.[MORE]
Embassy staff to visit Torres Strait Islanders detained in West Papua
The Australian embassy in Jakarta has been granted consular access to visit five Torres Strait Islanders being held by Indonesian authorities in West Papua.[MORE]
Young indigenous population
Tasmania's indigenous population is on average 20 years younger than the state's general population.[MORE]
Ombudsman to probe Torres Strait nurse bungle
The number of people investigating the Torres Strait nurse safety controversy is growing, with the Ombudsman now poised to join the list.[MORE]
Torres Strait nurses deal hinges on two-week trial
Nurses will return to work in the Torres Strait after a breakthrough in negotiations with Queensland Health.[MORE]
Torres Strait nurses strike deal with Qld Health
There has been a breakthrough in a dispute between nurses and Queensland Health in the Torres Strait.[MORE]
Remote teacher accommodation adequate: Welford
The Queensland Education Minister says remote teacher accommodation is "by and large adequate".[MORE]
Far north teachers consider post holiday strike
Teachers in Cape York and the Torres Strait will consider industrial action after the school holidays.[MORE]
Hearing fails to stop Torres nurses' walkout
A hearing at the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission (QRIC) in Brisbane has failed to stop a walkout of nurses in the Torres Strait.[MORE]
Torres Strait not safe for nurses: Qld Health report
A Queensland Health report has been publicly released for the first time, revealing urgent warnings about security risks to staff on Torres Strait islands.[MORE]
Committee says $10m needed for Torres Strait council mergers
The Torres Strait Local Government Transition Committee says nearly $10 million will be needed to support the amalgamation of 15 island councils.[MORE]
