In 2025, Mr George Nona was elected in his first term as the Chairperson for the Torres Strait Regional Authority (TSRA) – one of the nation’s most remote Australian Public Service (APS) agencies.
Mr Nona is a proud Badulaig, Goemulaig, Saibailag, Mua and Erub man from Badu and lives on Waiben (Thursday Island).
He brings more than 30 years of experience in the public service from biosecurity to border force (Australian Customs).
Mr Nona’s service to the Zenadth Kes (Torres Strait) community includes more than 15 years as a senior pastor and volunteer work with youth and sporting groups.
An avid rugby league fan, he is a strong advocate for health and wellbeing.
The father of seven is passionate about creating more opportunities for young people across the region, from the outer islands to the mainland communities of Bamaga and Seisia in the Northern Peninsula Area (NPA).
His priorities include youth engagement, economic participation in fisheries and quality infrastructure for the region to help address local issues faced by communities.
Mr Nona is committed to serving community members from all walks of life with an open-door policy in partnership with the TSRA Board and Administration.
