The Pastoralists and Graziers Association of Western Australia (PGA) has entered voluntary administration, a week after it suspended operations following the uncovering of financial misconduct within the organisation.
The organisation, a lobby group for WA’s agricultural sector, appointed RSM Australia partners Jerome Mohen and Greg Dudley as administrators on Thursday afternoon.
Mr Mohen said the PGA made the decision to appoint administrators after identifying financial irregularities and a funding shortfall.
“The PGA executive and committee remain committed to seeing the organisation work through the administration process and continuing its longstanding function as a respected representative of the agricultural community,” Mr Mohen said.
“Prior to our appointment, the organisation became aware of irregularities within its financial records leaving an immediate financial shortfall.”
Mr Mohen said the administrators would work closely with PGA management to “secure short-term working capital so PGA can continue operations while we conduct our investigations into the noted financial irregularities”.
The PGA represents a significant number of cattle and sheep producers across the state’s rangelands. (ABC Mid West Wheatbelt: Jo…
