Welcome to Pastoral Leases

From the 1 July 2009, the Pastoral Lands Board and Pastoral Land unit are now a part of the newly created Department of Regional Development and Lands.

The functions of the Pastoral Lands Board and the services of the Unit remain unchanged, however expect to see new opportunities for pastoral industry development through the direct relationship with the Regional Development portfolio and a stronger working relationship with the Department of Agriculture and Food (DAFWA).

The Minister for Regional Development and Lands, the Honourable Brendon Grylls MLA, and the Minister for Agriculture and Food, the Honourable Terry Redman MLA, are working together to strengthen the pastoral industry in Western Australia and to expand land and economic development options in the rangelands.

On this website you will discover a vast array of information that will help you manage your pastoral lease sustainably and successfully, both on a day-to-day basis and for the long term.

The Pastoral Lands Board has in July 2009, begun reviewing and updating its Policies and Guidelines page where you will find the processes and guidelines such as:

       Standard conditions for transfer of a pastoral lease;

       Agistment of authorised livestock on a pastoral lease;

       Subleasing of Leases; and

       DAFWA Best Management Practice Guidelines for Livestock Management.

Also the invaluable Information and publications page covers a broad range of topics including:

       Stock management and animal health issues;

       Weed and pest information;

       Environmental issues and diversification; and

       Management of your pastoral business.

There is also a Useful links section, where you will find a comprehensive list of links giving you direct access to a range of relevant government departments and organisations that can help you. You will find a wealth of information:

       How to recruit staff for your station;

       Diversification options;

       Grants you may be eligible for; and 

       Social issues that may affect remote people and communities.

Please take the time to browse through our site and give us feedback on what you think or how it could be made even better.