WA Today - Secret reports detail decline of pastoral leases

Two secret government reports reveal a massive area of Western Australia's outback can no longer sustain traditional grazing, which could force more people off the land.

Opposition environment spokesman Chris Tallentire secured the two Department of Agriculture and Food WA reports through the state's Freedom of Information laws and released an analysis on Tuesday.

http://www.watoday.com.au/wa-news/wa-opposition-claims-secret-reports-detail-decline-of-pastoral-leases-20150707-gi6x68.html

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