Overview
The board has joint responsibility with the Minister for Lands for administering Western Australian pastoral leases in accordance with Part 7 of this Act.
Under Section 95 of the Land Administration Act 1997 (the Act), the functions of the Pastoral Lands Board (PLB) are to:
- advise the Minister on policy relating to the pastoral industry and the administration of pastoral leases
- administer pastoral leases in accordance with Part 7 of the Act
- ensure pastoral leases are managed on an ecologically sustainable basis
- develop policies to prevent the degradation of rangelands
- develop policies to rehabilitate degraded or eroded rangelands and to restore their pastoral potential
- consider applications for the subdivision of pastoral land and make recommendations to the Minister in relation to them
- establish and evaluate a system of pastoral land monitoring sites
- monitor the numbers and the effect of stock and feral animals on pastoral land
- conduct or commission research into any matters that it considers are relevant to the pastoral industry
- provide any other assistance or advice that the Minister may require in relation to the administration of Part 7 of the Act
- exercise or perform such other functions as may be given under the Act or any other Act.
Board membership
Show moreThe PLB membership is constituted under section 97 of the Act.
The PLB consists of a chairperson appointed by the Minister and seven members including:
- three members who hold or have held an interest in a pastoral lease or are or have been shareholders in a company with a beneficial interest in a pastoral lease (Pastoral Interest Members)
- one member with expertise in the field of flora, fauna or land conservation management (Conservation Interest Member)
- one Aboriginal member with experience in pastoral leases (Aboriginal Interest Member)
- the Chief Executive Officer of the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage, or his or her appointee from time to time
- the Chief Executive Officer of the department principally assisting in the administration of the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007 (Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development), or his or her appointee from time to time
The PLB may invite organisations or individuals to present their views or expertise on specific matters to assist the PLB in its deliberations.
Current Membership
| Position | Member | Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | Tim Shackleton | |
| Pastoral Interest Members (3) | Tim Meecham Wendy Brockhurst Alys McKeough | Quobba Station, Gascoyne region Larrawa Station, Kimberley region Carey Downs Station, Gascoyne Region |
| Conservation Interest Member | Kim Eckert OAM GAICD | CEO Kalgoorlie-Boulder Urban Landcare Group and an Ambassador for the WA Parks Foundation |
| Aboriginal Interest Member | Lawford Benning | Yawoorroong Miriuwung Gajerrong Yirrgeb Noong Dawang (MG) Corporation |
| Director General, Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development | Heather Brayford (Eamonn McCabe Appointee) | Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development |
| Director General, Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage | Anthony Kannnis (Matt Darcey Appointee) | Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage |
Meeting dates
Show moreBoard meeting dates for 2025.
2025 meetings
| Month | Date |
|---|---|
| February | 20 February 2025 |
| April | 24 April 2025 |
| June | 19 June 2025 |
| August | 21 August 2025 |
| October | 9 October 2025 |
| December | 11 December 2025 |
Policies, guidelines, strategic documents, communiques and information
Show moreReview Pastoral Lands Board policies, guidelines, strategic documents, communiques and additional information:
Documents are available for view/download on the PLB Pastoral Lands Board policies, guidelines, strategic documents, communiques and information page.
Media Statements
Show moreRead the media statements about the Pastoral Lands Board.
Media statements
- Pastoral relief provided in wake of Kimberley floods - 3 February 2023
- Pastoral Chair reappointed with new Aboriginal Member ‘on board’ - 24 June 2021
- Pastoral Lands Board welcomes two new members - 8 October 2021
- Pastoral Lands Board seeks two new members - 29 May 2021
- Pastoral Lands Board streamlines pastoral agistment process - 30 August 2019
- McGowan Government moves ahead with Pastoral Lands Reform - 8 November 2019
Contact Details
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Contact the Pastoral Lands Board by email:
