SSAA Shot Show 2013 - Shooters & Fishers Party

Published on June 3, 2013
Duration: 10:05

This video features an interview with Rob from the Shooters and Fishers Party discussing their political platform and upcoming federal election strategy. Key points include their preference allocation strategy to avoid the Greens, their focus on representing hunters, shooters, and fishers, and their advocacy for reviewing and potentially abolishing the 1996 National Firearms Agreement. The discussion also touches on national park access for hunting and the impact of marine park regulations on fishing.

Quick Summary

The Shooters and Fishers Party is running Senate tickets across Australia in the upcoming federal election, vowing not to allocate preferences to 'green allocated' parties. They advocate for voters to support them in the upper house to protect hunting, shooting, and fishing interests, while calling for a review of the 1996 National Firearms Agreement.

Chapters

  1. 00:06Introduction with Rob
  2. 00:32Election Strategy and Preferences
  3. 01:45Inter-Party Cooperation
  4. 02:11National Parks and Hunting in NSW
  5. 02:29Game Council Review
  6. 02:56Duck and Quail Hunting
  7. 03:30Membership and Fundraising Growth
  8. 04:44Party Ambitions and Senate Goals
  9. 05:01Working with Government
  10. 06:00Critique of 1996 Gun Laws
  11. 06:39Concerns on Firearms Ownership and Licensing
  12. 07:03Impact of Marine Parks on Fishing
  13. 08:02Controlled Hunting and Pest Species
  14. 08:16National Parks and State Forests Debate
  15. 09:20Call for Sanity and Truth
  16. 09:35Conclusion and Support

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Shooters and Fishers Party's strategy for the upcoming federal election?

The Shooters and Fishers Party plans to run Senate tickets in all Australian states and territories. They will not allocate preferences to 'green allocated' parties. Voters are encouraged to vote for them in the upper house to protect their interests, while voting for major parties in the lower house.

What are the Shooters and Fishers Party's views on firearms legislation in Australia?

The party believes the 1996 National Firearms Agreement was enacted in an emotionally charged atmosphere and needs to be reviewed or abolished. They advocate for law-abiding firearm owners to practice their pursuits without undue interference and oppose the rollback of firearms ownership and licensing.

What is the current status of hunting in national parks in New South Wales?

Hunting in national parks in New South Wales is proceeding, with ongoing risk assessments for its rollout. The party is also working to introduce quail and pigeon hunting, in addition to duck hunting mitigation programs.

How does the Shooters and Fishers Party aim to influence Australian government policy?

Their ambition is to displace the Greens in the Senate and introduce 'common sense' into government. They aim to work collaboratively with the government of the day to achieve results for their constituents, including shooters, fishers, and outdoor recreation enthusiasts.

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