Aims of the Pastoralists’ Association

The P.A.W.D. objective is to preserve and promote pastoral and agricultural enterprises in the Western Division of NSW and as a union of employers seeks to represent it’s members on all industrial matters. Also on behalf of its members it lobbies and negotiates with Governments Federal , State and local plus their departments, and statutory bodies and corporations whose business is related to primary industry:

• on environmental issues
• for improved rural communications
• for improved roads and transport
• provision of electricity
• fuel costs
• transport costs
• on kangaroo management
• Monitor Native Title Claims
• Public Liability Insurance reform
• eradication of exotic livestock diseases
• for the improved marketing of Commodities
• for  improved care and welfare of Livestock
• for improvement of economic prospects 
• and many other issues which arise from time to time.

Activities of the Pastoralists’ Association
The P.A.W.D. has lobbied on behalf of its members:

• With input for the positive benefits incorporated in the Western Lands (Amendment) Bill
• For fair and equitable Western Lands Rental
• In 1992 achieved the extension of the rural power grid to the Far West of NSW
• For more equitable tax laws and improved tax incentives for land conservation works, water reticulation and conservation and rural power.
• For more responsible management of Public Lands – National Parks.
• For recognition of public benefits of Soil Conservation and Land-care works.
• For the recognition of rabbit ripping as a soil conservation management program.
• For improved educational opportunities for members and their families.
• Lobbied and was successful in extending the power grid to all parts of Far Western NSW.
• For responsible water management.
• On issues relating to transport subsidies and animal health – OJD & NLIS
• To continue to resist the incorporation of the Unincorporated Area.
• To continue to have involvement in the development of the Race Course for Agfair Field Days and other Community Functions.
• Live Sheep Export Trade – Lifting the May to October ban on Pastoral Sheep
• Lobby for Drought Assistance Packages- Western Lands Rent Waiver,
  Wild Dog Destruction Board Rates paid, Livestock Freight Subsidies,
  Appointment of extra Rural Counsellors
• Working to update the Mining Exploration Access Agreements – Mining
  Act 1992 No. 29
• Working in conjunction with Catchment Management Authorities
• Support for the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
• Working with Telecommunication providers to upgrade and expand
  infrastructure in the bush.

The Pastoralists’Association  has representation on:

• The Wild Dog Destruction Board
• Western Lands Advisory Council
• National Parks and Wildlife Kangaroo Management Advisory Panel
• University of NSW Fowlers Gap Management and Graziers Committee
• PAWD has assisted in the establishment of a Rural Counselling Service and had representation on the Management Board.
• PAWD was involved in the development of the Broken Hill Race Course for the inaugural Agfair in 1990
• PAWD continues to have involvement in the development of the Race Course for Agfair Field Days and other Community Functions
• Broken Hill Agfair  Inc. Committee.
• Country Energy Regional Area Board.
• The Live Sheep Export Trade
• Legal Road Network
• The Unincorporated Area Road Network Reference Group Workshop.
• Kangaroo Management Advisory Panel.
• Police Accountability & Community Team
• Observer status on NSW Farmers Western Division Council

Other Areas of Involvement Include:

• Support of soil conservation works, land-care and rabbit control programs
• Hosting tours of the area with environmental groups to demonstrate the condition of grazing lands.
• Life membership of the Stockman’s Hall of Fame.
• Hosting the Annual End of Year Dinner Dance for members and friends.
• Agfair Biennial Field Days