WHO WE ARE?
The Kimberley Pilbara Cattlemen’s Association formed as an advocacy body to represent the beef producers of northern Western Australia following the 2011 Live Export ban. Conversations and discussions during a smoko or over a beer by concerned pastoralists led to the formation of the Kimberley Cattlemen’s Association which led the movement for the Kimberley producers in opposing the export ban.
The Kimberley Cattlemen’s Association was highly regarded and in 2015 the organisation was registered as the Kimberley Pilbara Cattlemen’s Association.
The KPCA has continued to work with and for the Kimberley and Pilbara pastoralists and supply chain to improve the long-term viability and resilience of the Northern Beef Industry in Western Australia. The KPCA Executive and staff are committed to advocacy on behalf of our Members and pastoralists, strategic partnerships to maximise outcomes for the northern beef industry and continually seeking opportunities for improved productivity, profitability, sustainability and long term viability of our industry and its communities.
Taking A Holistic Approach – Better Beef Business
Better Beef Business will form the basis of KPCA’s partnership programs from 2024 to 2028. KPCA’s Better Beef Business (BBB) strategy is the overarching focus for KPCA’s initiatives to improve the long-term viability and resilience of the Northern Beef Industry in WA. KPCA’s Better Beef Business core pillars are Workforce; Productivity; Country; Industry Security and Animal Welfare; and Business Management.
KPCA Membership
KPCA Board
Haydn Sale
Chair - Executive Committee
Russell Cooke
Vice Chair - Executive Committee
David Stoate
Treasurer - Executive Committee
Camille Camp
Secretary - Executive Committee
Beth Schafer
Executive Committee
Lux Lethbridge
Executive Committee
Cob De Pledge
Executive Committee
James Camp
Executive Committee
John Doble
Executive Member
KPCA People
Bron Christensen
CEO
Belinda Duffy
APA Coordinator
Rebekka May
Business Development Officer
Chris Morrow
Biosecurity Officer
Mel McDonald
Project Officer
KPCA Contractors
Land Alliance
Grey Mackay - Project Management
AA&P
Natalie Bell - Event Management
KPCA Activities
The KPCA undertakes a range of research, extension and adoption initiatives to assist our pastoralists and industry to improve their business, landscape, animal husbandry, workforce and market access opportunities. These projects are undertaken in partnership with funding bodies and private organisations and we continue to be thankful for their support. Current project partners include Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD), Northern Hub, Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA), AgriFutures, Regional Development Australia (RDA), Nyamba Buru Yawuru, Rangelands NRM, Jobs Pathways, Southern Rangelands, AusVET, Northern Australia Coordination Network (NACN).