Tessa Waia

Tessa Waia

project officer Australia

Tessa Waia is a project officer with the Butchulla Aboriginal Corporation, which represents the traditional owners of K’gari (formerly Fraser Island). She has been an advocate for capping visitor numbers on the island and is concerned about the changing behavior of dingoes, particularly in relation to visitor safety. Following the tragic death of Canadian backpacker Piper James, Waia emphasized the need for measures to protect both the island's ecosystem and the safety of its visitors.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
23,832
Power
1,290$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Australia 1 5.00 0.09% +0% 25,499,884 23,832 $1,380,000 1,290$
Totals 1 25,499,884 23,832 $1,380,000 1,290$
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Recent Mentions

Australia Australia: Tessa Waia is a project officer for the Butchulla Aboriginal Corporation who spoke about the need to cap visitor numbers on K’gari. 5

The Sydney Morning Herald: New details of Canadian teen backpacker’s death on K’gari (formerly Fraser Island) revealed