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The Torres Strait Regional Authority (TSRA) has been earmarked for review by the Abbott Government as part of their devastating Commission of Audit.
Queensland Senator Jan McLucas is calling on Tony Abbott and Warren Entsch to clarify the future of the TSRA after their Commission of Audit revealed the local authority be reviewed "with a view to merging, abolishing or transferring" it.
"The Abbott Government is breaking promises left, right and centre," Senator McLucas said."
"The Commission of Audit is Tony Abbott's plan to put up taxes, cut services and increase the cost of living."
"Now it seems they have set their sights on the Torres Strait."
"The Abbott Government must rule out the abolition of the TSRA or funding cuts to the local organisation."
"Not only is the government turning the most basic things in life – education, health care, support for older Australians – they've earmarked cuts to the TSRA."
"He is making life harder for all Australians, including people living in the Torres Strait who already face unique cost of living challenges."
Senator McLucas said Labor understands that Budgets mean tough choices, but Tony Abbott is making the wrong choices for our future.
"Tony Abbott and Warren Entsch must rule out cuts that will hurt Torres Strait Islanders."
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