Introducing Ben Smith, our candidate for the Northern Tablelands by-election
Introducing Ben Smith, our candidate for the Northern Tablelands by-election. For those who know Ben, he is a dedicated outdoorsman, passionate about hunting, shooting, and the outdoor lifestyle currently working in forestry.
Parliament Update 3 June 2024
Over the past few weeks, Robert and Mark addressed a diverse range of issues. Robert approached matters that were close to his heart and experience, while Mark worked on poor environmental management and public consultation.
Parliament Update 17 May 2024
Over the past week in parliament, Robert addressed intensely personal issues, and Mark continued to call out the government on their poor accountability.
Help reverse the unjust ban on fishing for blue groper!
This is just the start, what's next?
Sign the petition today! https://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/lc/Pages/epetition-details.aspx?q=5JX6k21VduVEhC2zEkHKqg
Read more below.
SFF SA - John Katakasi on the Hunting Connection Podcast
Have a listen to John Katakasi from SFF South Australia on the Hunting Connection Podcast over the weekend.
Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1KfGS7jqoQv2XM4dcpZyr8?si=zBBtaxj1TJW5-m_CTOtZqg
If you live in SA and aren't a member yet, sign up today for free! Limited time only: https://www.shootersfishersandfarmers.org.au/south_australia_free_membership
Parliament Update 12 April 2024
In the last week of Parliament Robert and Mark continued to advocate for underrepresented members of the community, honour those who contribute to our society, and fight bad legislation designed purely to placate miniscule fringe groups whose goals are to tear apart the foundations of our communities.
Parliament Update 27 March 2024
The last couple weeks have been hectic in Parliament and both Robert and Mark have continued as they left off in Supplementary Budget Estimates the week before.
Parliament Update 14 March 2024 - Supplementary Budget Estimates
Over the past fortnight, Robert and Mark have spent time at Supplementary Budget Estimates questioning ministers and senior public servants in all government departments through the various upper house Portfolio Committees. Budget Estimates are a unique opportunity for members of the Legislative Council (the NSW Upper House) to hold the government and public service accountable and it is where the value of having members in parliament shines. Shooting, fishing and rural lobby groups and organisations may plead with the government to help them, but SFF can scrutinise and embarrass the government into acting by exposing their shortcomings at Budget Estimates.
