The Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council is located at the very top tip of Australia in the Cape York region. With a regional population almost 3000, The area boasts award-winning tourism sites & facilities and excellent medical, sporting and recreational facilities.
The Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Area of Queensland covers a wide geographic area of approximately 48,000 sq km and includes three local government Council areas. These are Torres Shire, Torres Strait Island Regional Council and Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council (NPARC).
The Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council was formed in 2008 by the amalgamation of the shire and island councils of Bamaga, Injinoo, New Mapoon, Seisia and Umagico.
Council consists of five divisions, one for each of the former entities. Each division elects one councillor. The Mayor is elected across the entire Council area.
Council meets on the last Tuesday of each month. The meetings are open to the public.