Membership FAQ's

• When will my membership expire?
  When you join FGA your membership will be current for a full year starting the day you registered & paid, then when your membership is close to expiry you will receive your first renewal notice.
  
  This renewal notice will have a pro rata amount as your membership fee. As we have a common expiry date, membership renewal amounts are calculated on a daily basis (including additional firearms). This will only occur once to align your membership with the common date, which is the 31^st March each year.
  
  The daily fee is the full amount divided by 365 days to ensure payment is correct. If your membership is due in Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb or March, the pro rata fee includes those days until 31 March plus a full year i.e. if your membership is due on 11/11/2009, your renewal will take you through until 31/03/2011.
  
  
  
• Is FGA approved as a “Genuine Reason” for your Shooter's License?
  Yes, FGA is approved for Target Shooting & Hunting when using your membership as “Genuine Reason” for your Shooter's License. All you need to do is attached a copy of your current membership card to your application or renewal.
  
  

• Which Pension Cards are accepted?
  Age Pension, Disability pension, Carers Pension, Parenting Payment Single, and the New Start Age Pension from Centrelink are all accepted pension cards.
  
  Click here for more information on applying for Pensions discounts.
  
  
  

• Pubic Liability – who is covered?
  Every current financial member of FGA is covered by the $20million Public Liability cover whilst conducting legal hunting activities. 
  
  

• I have lost my membership card, can I get a new one printed? 
  Should your membership card be lost or damaged, a new card can be reprinted for you at the National Office for a fee of $10.
  
  Verification letters are also available via e-mail - free of charge
  
  
• How do I transfer Branches?
  To transfer Branches you need to complete a Branch Transfer Form and send to the branch that you would like to transfer to for approval. Approval time could take up to a month as approval is given at the branch's monthly meeting.  
  
  
  
• Do you have a Family Membership?
  Yes, Family Memberships are available, however please note that Family members must all be living at the same address, and be either the child (U18) or spouse of a full adult member. Each individual will have their own membership number and will also receive there own cards and renewals.
  
  
  
• How do I become a Referee?
  To become a referee of FGA you will need to be a member and have read and understood the Rules. Then all you need to do is complete a Referee Exam and forward to the National Office. If answered correctly you will receive a referee badge and then be an accredited FGA referee.