A unified SSAA is stronger for members, stronger for Victoria, and stronger for Australia.
SSAA National President Andrew Judd has addressed the regrettable decision by SSAA Queensland to break with the longstanding federated model that has made the Sporting Shooters’ Association of Australia the most influential and effective voice for Australian shooters.
For nearly 80 years, SSAA’s unique federation has brought together members in every state and territory (now numbering over 200,000), delivering real advocacy, real services, and real results. Over the past year, shooters across the country have seen a revitalised SSAA Inc. – more strategic advocacy, sharper communications, and a renewed focus on national coordination to counter the threats we all face.
In Victoria, the benefits of federation are clear. Being part of a national body means members enjoy class-leading insurance, national publications like Australian Shooter, coordinated campaigns, and influence where it matters, whether that’s in Spring Street, Canberra, or in fighting bad policy in other states before it spreads.
When Victoria and NSW partnered to bring SHOT Expo back to life in 2024, that was federation in action, two states working together, backed by national resources, to deliver for the shooting community.
SSAA Victoria remains proudly independent in our operations and advocacy, but we are stronger for being part of something bigger. We grow together, fight together, and win together.
Statement from Andrew Judd – SSAA National President
From July 2025 Queensland members will no longer receive Australian Shooter magazine (the journal of the SSAA). Instead, they will receive a copy of “The Report”, a SSAA Queensland publication. This is a decision of the SSAA QLD executive. SSAA Inc (national office) requires SSAA Queensland to send through names and addresses of its members to the mailing house to facilitate the mailing of the magazine and they will no longer be doing so.
SSAA Inc is extremely disappointed by this decision and is working to develop ways for Queensland members to continue to receive Australian Shooter magazine.
Queensland members who wish to continue to receive Australian Shooter should contact the national membership office on (02) 8805 3900.
Over the weekend of the 5th and 6th of July, the SSAA National Board noted that SSAA QLD were now 6 months behind in their payment of membership subscriptions to SSAA Inc. This puts them well outside constitutional timeframes to remain a member of the national association. SSAA QLD will be given a short period of time to bring its payments up to date or it will cease to be a member of the national association. The board cannot allow this situation to continue.
In the event that SSAA QLD do not make good on their obligations, the SSAA Inc board decided on a path to allow Queensland members to remain members of the Australian SSAA family and to retain all of the benefits of SSAA membership should they choose to do so. Details of this arrangement will be released when it is appropriate to do so. In the meantime, Queensland members should contact the SSAA national membership office on (02) 8805 3900 to indicate their interest in this option.
Andrew Judd – President – SSAA Inc.
Let’s be clear: this isn’t about politics. It’s about accountability, fairness, and ensuring that all members across Australia receive the services and representation they pay for and deserve.
SSAA Victoria supports the National Board under the leadership of Andrew Judd and stands firmly behind the federation model. We know what works, and we know who delivers.
Strong. United. Effective. That’s the SSAA difference.