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There has never been a better time to Join Field & Game Australia

There has never been a better time to join Field & Game Australia. Across our branches, members can get involved in a wide range of exciting and rewarding activities

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Sun 12 Jul 2026

Winchester, Browning and Whiteflyer - 2026 National Carnival

We're excited to welcome back Winchester Australia, Browning and Whiteflyer as Major Sponsors of this year's National Carnival.

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Thu 09 Jul 2026

Representing Members on Victoria's Waterway Future

Field & Game Australia has lodged its submission on the Victorian Government's draft Third Victorian Waterway Management Strategy, ensuring our members' experience and contribution to wetland conservation is represented in the development of future waterway policy.

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Wed 08 Jul 2026

NOIA/Perazzi Join the 2026 National Carnival

We're delighted to welcome NIOA / Perazzi as a Major Sponsor of the 2026 National Carnival at Wodonga-Albury.

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Mon 06 Jul 2026

Supporting Wetland Conservation and Biosecurity

The arrival of H5 bird flu in Australia highlights the importance of good biosecurity practices that many Field & Game Australia members already follow when moving between wetlands and outdoor environments.

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Mon 22 Jun 2026

Get your Ducks Stamps and Make a difference

The EOFY is around the corner so now is a perfect time to support the Wetlands Environmental Taskforce and get your incredible piece of history with our Duck Stamps.

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Thu 11 Jun 2026

MEMBER UPDATE -VICTORIAN FIREARMS LAW REFORMS

NO CAPS! The Victorian Government has released the Rapid review of Victoria's firearms laws (Ken Lay) report, and its response.

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Tue 26 May 2026

2026 Duck Season – Wetland Closures and What Hunters Need to Know

Ahead of the 2026 Victorian duck season, the Environment Minister has released the official wetland closures under the Wildlife Act 1975. Hunters are encouraged to review the affected wetlands and remain mindful of species identification, particularly as Australasian (Blue-winged) Shoveler numbers continue to increase across Victoria’s wetlands.

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Fri 13 Mar 2026

South Australia’s 2026 Hunting Season Announcement

Field & Game Australia Responds to South Australia’s 2026 Hunting Season Announcement

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Thu 15 Jan 2026

URGENT — SUBMISSIONS CLOSE 15th Jan 2026 at 4PM

The Government is rushing through the Combating Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism Bill 2026 — a Bill that quietly includes major firearms restrictions and policy shifts. PLEASE ACT NOW and put in a submission!

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Wed 14 Jan 2026

Is a Royal Commission into Bondi required?

We may actually agree with Albo on this — IF the government already has the answers Field & Game Australia is concerned by responses that prioritise speed over substance. At the same time, we commend those jurisdictions that have taken a more careful, considered approach — pausing to assess evidence, consider causation, and design proportionate responses.

Mon 05 Jan 2026

2025 Is Nearly Over — But the Fight Is Not

As we approach the end of 2025, this address is not the one I expected to be writing.

Wed 24 Dec 2025

Who and How to Contact

We know it can be tricky to work out where to send your communications, so here's some helpful guidance. We've done our best to make it complete - but bear with us, and let us know if you find issues. Thanks

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Sat 20 Dec 2025

Member Guidance: What You Can Do Right Now

Field & Game Australia (FGA) will continue to advocate strongly on behalf of our members at every level of government. But advocacy only works if members act too. Right now, individual action matters.

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Sat 20 Dec 2025

State by State position on Terrorist's V's firearm restrictions

Where do the states stand (or lie)? A state by state round up Please note - these positions may change - we will attempt to keep them up to date - but they are to the best of our knowledge correct at the time of writing.

Sat 20 Dec 2025

When Governments Fail, They Blame the Law-Abiding

Australia is grieving. In moments like this, people expect calm leadership and honest answers. Instead, we are getting lies and misdirection!

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Sat 20 Dec 2025

Join us for the 2026 Australia Day Picnic!

Celebrate Australia Day at Connewarre Wetland Centre! Enjoy a wild & classic Aussie BBQ, live music, wildlife-spotting, walking trails, and fun activities for all ages at this free, inclusive community event.

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Thu 13 Nov 2025

The 2025 FGA National Raffle is officially open! Over $8,000 in prizes!

We’re excited to announce this year’s raffle, and it’s bigger than ever — over $8,000 in prizes are up for grabs, including three incredible shotguns.

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Tue 28 Oct 2025