Like other DOGIT communities of the time , Pormpuraaw had a town Council elected by Aboriginal people living in the community .
On 28 July 1987 , under the Community Services ( Aborigines ) Act 1984 , a Deed of Grant in Trust was given to the Pormpuraaw community .
Like other Deed of Grant in Trust communities of the time , Pormpuraaw had a town Council elected by Aboriginal people living in the community .
On 28 July 1987 , under the Community Services ( Aborigines ) Act 1984 , a Deed of Grant in Trust was given to the Pormpuraaw community .