PGA Convention
27 September 2017
Tim Shackleton, Chair PLB
Program
1. Introduction to the PLB
2. Lessee views about the pastoral industry
3. Future directions for the PLB
Functions of the PLB
Statutory authority jointly responsible with the Minister for
Lands for administering pastoral leases in accordance with the
1997 Land Administration Act.
Two broad functions:
1. Regulatory administration of pastoral leases to ensure
ecological sustainability
2. Strategic advice to Minister for Lands*
Support for the PLB
PLB is supported by:
• Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage
• Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
Balancing ecological sustainability and economic viability
PLB Vision
Opportunities for
diversification
Improved economic viability
Greater human
presence
Sustainable ecological
management
Board Members
Tim Shackleton Chair
Jack Burton Pastoral Interest Member
Tim Meecham Pastoral Interest Member
Ashley Dowden Pastoral Interest Member
Greg Stubbs Aboriginal Pastoral Interest Member
Gaye Mackenzie Conservation Interest Member
Gail McGowan Director General, Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage
Ralph Addis Director General, Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
Pastoralist’s views
Change to economic state of pastoral industry in
past 12 months
0.5
14.9
25.3 23.5
35.7 36.5
43.3
12.0
5.2 3.0
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
ImprovedSignificantly
Improved a Little Not Changed Declined a Little DeclinedSignificantly
2.Economic State of Pastoral Industry in past 12 months %
2013
2015
Economic viability of own business
4.1
39.2 39.6
17.1
9.2
42.1
28.9
12.7
7.0
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
Excellent Good Average* Poor Very Poor
4.Economic Viability of own Business %
2013
2015
33.6
15.5 14.1
26.1
10.6
45.2
16.2
9.7
23.7
5.3
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
Grazing Stock on ownLease
Other PermittedActivities
Operate a separateBusiness or Off-station income
Combination of Above Leaving PastoralIndustry
5.5-10 Year Future of Securing an Income of own Business %
2013
2015
Most profitable activity over 5-10 years?
Still in pastoral business in 5 years?
58.8
24.4
16.7
73.1
18.7
8.2
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
Yes Maybe No
6.Still in Pastoral Business in 5 Years?
2013
2015
Overall economic state of the pastoral industry
11.1
56.2
32.3
5.4
41.5
30.7
15.4
7.1
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
Excellent Good Average* Poor Very Poor
1.Over-all Economic State of Pastoral Industry %
2013
2015
Future Directions for PLB
Report to Minister
• Advice to Minister in early 2018
• Series of meetings with lease holders planned:
Broome 22 June Completed
Kalgoorlie 11 October Hosted by Goldfields Nullarbor Rangelands Biosecurity Assoc.
Derby 24 October Aboriginal pastoralists
Mt Magnet 2 November
Newman 23 November
Carnarvon Early 2018
Feedback from Broome meeting
We need the PLB to focus on:
1. Clarifying what development and diversification is permissible under current legislation and lease agreements
2. Streamlining approvals processes – facilitating quicker more transparent processes across government departments
3. Security of tenure – exploring ways of increasing security of tenure for pastoral leases and allowing the transfer of diversification permits.
Next steps
1. Complete round of regional workshops
2. Continue work on streamlining interagency approval processes
3. Review and improve Pastoral Purposes Framework
4. Develop written advice for Minister
5. Continue working with industry
Thankyou