In the wake of the terrorist attack in Bondi, SSAA Victoria is providing steady, coordinated leadership for Victoria’s shooting community – working hand-in-glove with SSAA National while engaging directly with state decision-makers and media to protect the interests of licensed, law-abiding firearm owners through calm, considered, credible advocacy.
SSAA Victoria is working closely with SSAA National and key stakeholders to actively shape the response to the rapidly evolving firearm law environment following the terrorist attack in Bondi. Our thoughts remain with everyone affected by this appalling act of terrorism.
We recognise the seriousness of this moment and the understandable concern it creates for licensed, law-abiding firearm owners. Members can be assured that SSAA Victoria is fully engaged, closely coordinated, and focused on safeguarding the interests of Victoria’s shooting community.
Nationally, SSAA speaks with a single, authoritative voice through the National CEO, drawing on the Association’s scale, credibility, and technical expertise. In Victoria, SSAA Victoria is fulfilling its important role as the state’s peak representative body for shooters and hunters: engaging directly with State and Federal Government decision-makers, briefing media, and ensuring that calm, factual, and evidence-based perspectives are clearly understood where they matter most.
Moments like this reinforce the value of experienced, disciplined advocacy – advocacy that is trusted by government, respected by media, and grounded in a deep understanding of law, policy, and community expectations.
This is not a time for speculation, panic, or rushed conclusions. SSAA Victoria will continue to work methodically and responsibly through this issue, including over the Christmas period if required, and will keep members informed as the situation develops.
