Pastoralists_and_Graziers_Association_of_Western_Australia

Pastoralists and Graziers Association of Western Australia

Pastoralists and Graziers Association of Western Australia

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The Pastoralists and Graziers Association of Western Australia (PGA), is a Perth-based lobby group acting in the interests of agricultural and associated industries, in particular promoting free enterprise in the industry.

History

The PGA was founded in 1907.[1][2]

The PGA opposed the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2021 in 2023.[3][4]

Description

The PGA supports a free market system and strongly opposes "statutory marketing" and related governmental regulation.[5] It has sometimes clashed with the Western Australian Farmers Federation, over issues such as lamb and wheat marketing.[6]

References

  1. [1]
    Maisey, Neva (1980), No man alone : The Pastoralists & Graziers Association of Western Australia (Inc.), 1907-1979 : its background and history, Pastoralists and Graziers Association of Western Australia?, retrieved 1 January 2019
  2. [2]
    "84 Toxic Chemicals of Security Concern" (PDF). nationalsecurity.gov.au. Letter addressed to Chemical Security RIS, Attorney-General's Department, from the PGA. 29 August 2014. Archived from the original (PDF) on 22 March 2015.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: others (link)
  3. [3]
    https://www.skynews.com.au/opinion/outsiders/call-it-back-start-again-was-new-aboriginal-heritage-law-wreaking-havoc/video/a0cf3aa49a74563374129e838602f98f
  4. [4]
    https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-08-04/wa-government-scrap-aboriginal-cultural-heritage-act-/102692282
  5. [5]
    "About". Pastoralists and Graziers Association of Western Australia. 12 June 2020. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
  6. [6]
    Brammer, Jenne (27 April 2019). "No need for groups to merge, says PGA". The West Australian. Retrieved 30 April 2019.

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