SSAA National queries Government funding claim

SSAA National recently queried the Government’s claim that they funded the shooting sports with $1.6 million a year. The following is their response:

“I was unable to get an actual funding breakdown of the $1.6 million however I was able to discover that the recipient of the funding is Australian International Shooting Limited which is apparently recognised as the peak body for shooting sports in Australia. AISL is a company limited by guarantee comprising five full Member organisations: Australian Clay Target Association; Field and Game Federation of Australia; National Rifle Association of Australia; Pistol Australia; and Target Rifle Australia. AISL has a funding and service level agreement with the ASC. In 2007-08, AISL will receive $1.6m.
I understand AISL is supported by the ASC, the Australian Olympic Committee and the Australian Commonwealth Games Association.”

It appears the SSAA and SSAA members will receive none of the allocated money and an actual break down of the $1.6 million is not available.