Longstanding agricultural advocacy organisation, Pastoralists and Graziers Association of Western Australia (PGA) has today entered into Voluntary Administration. The organisation, which has been a leading voice for Western Australia’s agricultural and community sector, appointed RSM Australia Partners Jerome Mohen and Greg Dudley as Joint and Several Voluntary Administrators of the PGA at a board meeting this afternoon.

Mr Mohen said the PGA Executive and Committee 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. 

“As a result, part of our administrative process will be to focus on working closely with the PGA Executive and Management Committee to secure short-term working capital so PGA can continue operations while we conduct our investigations into the noted financial irregularities.

“At the same time, we will review the PGA’s operations with a view to completing an appropriate restructure of the organisation’s operations and financial position so that it can successfully exit the administration process.”

Mr Mohen said administrators recognised the PGA has a long history of advocating for the agricultural industry, and encouraged any Association members who have queries to contact Management Committee in the short term. 

“Our own firm – RSM – has strong ties to the agricultural community and we understand the value and significance of the PGA to its members and the wider West Australian community,” he said.

“With this knowledge, we understand there will be considerable interest from PGA members and the community seeking to understand the circumstances leading to the situation the organisation finds itself in today.

“As we work through the process, we would appreciate patience and support from the PGA’s members and the broader community.”

 

Creditors who require further information can contact RSM on (08) 9261 9232. 

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