Drought charity leader welcomes probe

Gregor Heard
Updated November 13 2018 - 4:55pm, first published November 9 2018 - 3:00pm
Drought impacted farmers that have registered with charities have said they have struggled to get hold of fodder through the programs.
Drought impacted farmers that have registered with charities have said they have struggled to get hold of fodder through the programs.

THE LEADER of a prominent drought charity has welcomed a decision by the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) to investigate his organisation and how it distributes its funds and resources, saying it is an opportunity to highlight the work they are doing.

Gregor Heard

Gregor Heard

National Grains Industry Reporter

Gregor Heard is ACM's national grains industry reporter, based in Horsham, Victoria. He has a wealth of knowledge surrounding the cropping sector through his 15 years in the role. Prior to that he was with the Fairfax network as a reporter with Stock & Land. Some of the major issues he has reported on during his time with the company include the deregulation of the export wheat market, the introduction of genetically modified crops and the fight to protect growers better from grain trader insolvencies. Still involved with the family farm he is passionate about rural Australia and its people and hopes to use his role to act as an advocate for those involved in the grain sector.

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