Press Release

The PGA has been actively involved in negotiations to restart the live export of cattle to Indonesia.

Following the success of last week’s Kimberley Industry Forum in Broome, the PGA is coordinating a similar event in Geraldton on Friday 24 June to keep the pressure on the Federal Government to overturn the ban on Live Exports to Indonesia.

We look forward to you supporting this with your attendance.
See below for full details.

NOTICE OF MEETING LIVESTOCK SHIPPING BAN TO INDONESIA
INDUSTRY FORUM - GERALDTON
THIS FRIDAY 24 JUNE 2011

WHERE: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, GERALDTON
20 Gregory Street, Geraldton

1pm to 3pm INDUSTRY FORUM MEETING (Open to Media)
3pm to 3.30 pm SMOKO
3.30pm to 5.00 pm  RESOLUTION / WHERE TO NOW SESSION
5.30 pm SUNDOWNER AT THE FREEMASONS HOTEL (Back section)

This is about the LIFE OR DEATH of the live export industry in Australia.  

OUR LIVELIHOOD!

This industry wide forum will include shared participation and input from pastoral and agricultural families, pastoral and agricultural industry employees, Aboriginal pastoral groups, pastoral  and agricultural companies, PGA, ILC, livestock agents, exporters, road train operators, contractors, helicopter companies, politicians, town businesses, shires, government agencies, MLA and the media.

Contacts:
Rob Gillam, PGA President Mb 0427 275 026
Ian Randles, PGA Livestock Executive Officer Ph  08 9479 4599 or Mb 0409 376 586
Sheldon Mumby, PGA Media Coordinator Mb 0427 125 478
Alex Harper Mb 0402 855 358
Sean D’Arcy Ph 9943 0540