Torres Strait Islanders 100% in control
Michael Angelo Newie is calling Torres Strait men to meet on Thursday Island tomorrow to discuss a plan for self-determination. Speaking with Dacko Moresby on Torres Strait Island Radio, Mr Angelo says the talks will focus on how to repatriate Torres Strait Islanders from the mainland, how to carry out elections of a Gulag or president and tribal leaders, to form government in the Torres Strait. He is particularly concerned about a plan for EXXON to build a gas pipeline through the Torres Strait seabed – with traditional owners being pressured to accept the proposal in return for a compensation deal. And he says commercial fishermen are stealing seafood which should be used to feed Islanders first. The catch-cry is to see the people of the Torres Strait “100% in control”.