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Devastated families step up pressure on state and federal governments to make train safety lighting law.
The devastated families of rail crash victims have released a social media video calling on Australian state and federal governments to legislate mandatory train safety and visibility lighting standards in conjunction with the peak trucking industry body the Australian Trucking Association (ATA).
The families have created a video showing the tragic impact of rail crashes in rural and regional Australia. It features ATA CEO Mathew Munro, Australian country music legend Lee Kernaghan OAM and Lara Jensen who represents the families of rail crash victims killed in rural and regional rail crossing crashes.
With many Australian families about to set off on their Easter travels, the social media video under media embargo until Tuesday 31st March(6.00am WST) is a timely reminder of a rail safety gap that has the potential to turn a family celebration into a preventable tragedy.
This issue can devastate families at any time of the year, but peak holiday travel times underscore why mandatory safety lighting on trains can’t wait.
Updated: 2-Apr-26
PGA of WA President Digby Stretch and Vice President Ashley Dowden met with WA Leader Of the Opposition to canvas a wide range of agricultural issues of interest to our members.
Updated: 27-Jan-26
PGA President Tony Seabrook comments on the cost to grain growers of the Kwinana terminal dispute
WA farmers to eventually foot the bill for drawn-out Kwinana Grain Terminal strikes and lockouts.
Brilliant speech by President Tony
Here is a link to Tony Seabrook’s speech delivered to the Bush Summit in Wagga Wagga to resounding applause. It’s terrific!
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owmWohNTrLA
PGA is reaching out to members with regional meetings
The Pastoralists and Graziers Association of Western Australia (PGA) is connecting with its members by hosting a series of regional meetings. These meetings provide an opportunity for members to engage directly with the association, stay informed about industry updates, share insights and concerns, and contribute to discussions shaping the future of pastoral and grazing operations in Western Australia.
Wind farm Agreements
Published on: 03/2026
An overview of wind farm agreements in Australia, including the circumstances in which they are reached and the key terms that typically govern the relationship between landowners and developers.
Mark Trowell KC joins Tony Maddox property rights appeal
Published on: 19/01/2026
King’s Counsel Mark Trowell KC has joined the fight to overturn charges laid on Toodyay farmer Tony Maddox for repairing a creek crossing without knowing he had to apply for the minister’s approval.
Diversification Leases – Understanding the Opportunities
Published on: 08/12/2025
In 2023, the WA State Government introduced Part 6A of the Land Administration Act 1997 (WA) (LAA Act), which provided for ‘diversification leases’. This new class of lease was intended to address the limited scope of permitted land use under pastoral leases and to facilitate additional uses of Crown land.
Great podcast from the Week in Beef (Beef Central)
Published on: 04/12/2025
Some really insightful comments from Dr Anneline Padayachee (food nutritionist) on the benefits of live export. Listen from about 10.00.
WA Mining industry’s David Parker who spoke at LiveEx – who gave a great comparison of the mining and livestock industries
Published on: 04/12/2025
FOR years, Australian agriculture has repeated the same mantra at conferences and forums around the country: “We have to get better at telling our story”.
Experts weigh in on laws affecting property rights at pastoralists forum
Published on: 07/09/2025
Two Acts impacting the regions have been weighed in on by legal experts, at a Pastoralists and Graziers Association of WA (PGA) meeting held in York last week.
