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Knife Laws Unaltered for Farmers, Hunters
Recent changes to strengthen knife laws have not changed who can lawfully carry a knife, Leader of The Nationals and Member for Gippsland South Peter Ryan said today.
Mr Ryan said many farmers, hunters and tradespeople who needed to use knives as part of their daily work were concerned recent changes to knife laws had made carrying a knife illegal. Click here to read more...
Greens Push to Ban Duck Hunting in Tasmania
Only weeks after the Tasmanian Election, which saw the Tasmanian Greens in a deal with Labor gain one Ministry and one Parliamentary Secretary position, the true agenda of the Greens is now coming out. First 'cab off the rank', a soon to be tabled Bill to ban all waterfowl hunting.
If this is successful it is only the thin edge of the wedge. The Greens have already signaled their intent to ban Wallaby hunting with shotguns and further restrictions on firearm ownership and fishing.
To view the Green's press release Click here...
FGA issued a press release into all Tasmanian media outlets and to all ALP members. Click here...
Urgent Action - What you can do:
Send an e-mail to the Tasmanian Premier advising him how important to you and your family your hunting activities are and request him to not support the Green's Bill.
Premier David Bartlett e-mail: david.bartlett@parliament.tas.gov.au
FGA will advise members of further developments in Tasmania as more information comes to hand.
2 New FGA Award
For more than 50 years VFGA and FGA Inc members have been recognized within their branches for outstanding contributions that have made a lasting impact on the hunting, clay target and conservation pursuits of the Association
This year the FGA Board has introduced two new awards for members who have made considerable contributions to the Association and its aims. The Dr Hugh Martin Medal and The FGA Member Service Award.
The Dr Hugh Martin Medal recognizes outstanding contributions in the leadership, planning and administration of affairs made by Members at a Branch or Regional level. This may include exceptional contributions to the conservation, hunting or clay target strands of FGA or to the broader scope of information, community liaison or membership services and attraction.
Service Award is a certificate award which is presented by the FGA Board to members who have demonstrated exceptional support for the aims of FGA Membership.
The number of year’s membership required for receipt is not stipulated however a nomination for this award needs to show a lengthy commitment to service at one or more branches over an extended period and clear respect and gratitude from fellow branch members for the work undertaken.
To download the guidelines and a nomination form click here or alternatively contact the National Office on 03 5799 0960.
530 GUN BAGS GO IN FIRST MAIL OUT - Limited Edition FGA–Highlands Sports Gun Bags
FGA and Highlands Sports have joined forces to produce the Limited Edition FGA-Highlands Sports Gun Bag. They are selling quickly. Get your hands on one today. Your receipt will be your ticket to go in the draw to with the FGA 50th Anniversary Model 10 Miroku Shotgun – gun number 100. REMEMBER only 1,000 of these bags have been produced making your chances of winning even greater. Order online or contact the National Office on 03 5799 0960
NEW SHOOTING CENTRE FOR VICTORIA - 4 MAY 2010
Field and Game Australia has applauded the decision to fund the first stage of a new multi-discipline shooting complex in Victoria.
Victorian Sports Minister James Merlino today released the details of $12.7 Million included in the State budget for the new facility.
Field and Game Australia CEO, Rod Drew said the funding is an excellent start.
“The money will ensure the acquisition of suitable land and the design of world class facilities for a number of shooting disciplines” said Mr Drew.
“Shotgun, rifle, pistol and other disciplines will have facilities that encourage more Victorians to try a range of sports shooting activities’” said Mr Drew.
“Thousands of Victorians own and enjoy firearms. This new facility will provide a venue for international standard competition across all the firearm sports.”
“The Victorian Labor Government has taken a very welcome first step in ensuring Victorian shooters can develop their skills to international and Olympic standard if they wish or simply enjoy their firearms in a comfortable and well designed environment,” said Mr Drew.
FREELANCE FANCY - 9 APRIL 2010
Self described freelance cameraman Greg Carter managed to turn an interesting story into a farce this week when a group of pelicans and gulls were found dead or dying on the Gippsland coast.
Not only did he manage to get just about everything wrong in his reports and comments, he clearly demonstrated a love for the pointy end of the TV camera even when he had nothing to offer but rubbish.
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