Where the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party stands — platform positions
16 position(s), each sourced exclusively from the party's own published materials (websites, platform documents, white papers) — never from media coverage. Where the party's own materials don't state a position, nothing is shown.
Immigration party platform
The party states it will work with the government of the day to plan and implement solutions to mitigate the negative effects of a growing and highly concentrated population, and states support for offshore processing of illegal migrants. It also calls for a review of the impact of immigration and refugee intake on domestic aid supplies and projects.
Economic nationalism party platform
The platform states support for an economy that puts Australian interests and individuals first, drastic reduction of government debt to protect the AAA credit rating, and easing tax and regulatory burdens on small business. It identifies over-reliance on China for manufactured goods as a problem and calls for reducing market domination in retail sectors such as groceries, fuel and liquor.
Foreign policy & aid party platform
The platform states Australia has a moral obligation to assist less fortunate nations, particularly during natural disasters, but that this should not undermine domestic aid needs, border security or national sovereignty. It states foreign aid should not be set at an arbitrary percentage of GDP but at what can be afforded without compromising domestic programs, and that Australia should not enter any international agreement, treaty or protocol without prior approval of the Federal Parliament.
Gender & LGBTQ+ policy party platform
The party states it has no policy on the same-sex marriage debate, except to protect people's freedom to hold and express their own views on the issue without fear of persecution.
Religious freedom party platform
The platform states that freedom of speech, freedom of association and freedom of religious belief should form the cornerstone of Australia's democracy, and that these freedoms are being continually eroded by governments and the political class.
Drugs & law and order party platform
The platform states that harm minimisation without compulsory rehabilitation is a failed strategy, and calls for increased drug education alongside police powers to deal with offensive and violent behaviour. It states support for truth in sentencing and mandatory minimum sentences, served consecutively, for crimes committed with a weapon or firearm.
Hunting (duck & native birds) party platform
The platform states support for greater public access to public lands for recreational hunters, fishers and four-wheel-drive/off-road enthusiasts, and describes conservation hunting as a legitimate cultural, environmental and economic activity, including proposing a dedicated Conservation Hunting Licence and Conservation Hunting Authority. It also asserts the right of law-abiding citizens to own and use firearms for hunting and other recreational purposes.
Native forest logging party platform
The platform states support for a return to working forests with active management and sustainable utilisation of forest resources across NSW, without what it terms politically motivated intervention, and states that forestry is not incompatible with conservation. It states National Parks should be returned to controlled, mixed-use active management that allows native forestry, grazing and recreational use.
Nuclear & uranium party platform
The NSW platform states support for a review of the use of nuclear energy as a possible future source of clean power.
Integrity & anti-corruption party platform
The NSW platform states support for measures and regulations to ensure integrity and accountability of local government representatives, including around meetings and developer material, and calls for an open, transparent and accountable local government sector. It also states opposition to forced council amalgamations.
Health party platform
The NSW platform states support for retaining and increasing nursing staff in the health system and calls for greater funding to regional communities to address mental health issues.
Education party platform
The NSW platform states support for the development and expansion of the TAFE system and opposition to funding cuts, along with commitments to expand rural TAFE networks to build skills in regional NSW.
Transport & infrastructure party platform
The NSW platform states it will work to expand and upgrade rural water, rail, road and port infrastructure, particularly in regional NSW, alongside TAFE networks to build necessary skills.
Energy party platform
Federal policy states energy policy should be centred on nuclear power and clean coal without subsidies, and opposes continued subsidisation of renewable energy while cheaper energy sources remain available. The NSW platform states support for exploration and development of coal and mineral resources as a source of cheap energy.
Environment & water party platform
The platform states that facts and science should guide environmental policy, not emotion and politics, and commits to training government agency staff on biodiversity and environment management. It states environmental water flows must be designed and managed with consideration of impacts on regional communities, fish stocks, and riverine and riparian biodiversity, and calls for a national water security policy including increased water storage, distribution infrastructure and on-farm water conservation infrastructure.
Animal welfare party platform
The platform states that animal welfare policy in NSW has become distorted by animal rights ideology and that compliance for animal welfare issues should be returned to accountable government authorities. It states the greyhound racing industry provides economic benefits to regional communities and expresses support for measures to sustain its long-term viability.
Compare with other parties: Immigration · Economic nationalism · Foreign policy & aid · Gender & LGBTQ+ policy · Religious freedom · Drugs & law and order · Hunting (duck & native birds) · Native forest logging · Nuclear & uranium · Integrity & anti-corruption · Health · Education · Transport & infrastructure · Energy · Environment & water · Animal welfare.
Who donates to the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party?
Disclosed total: $155,000 AUD · 3 disclosed donor(s)
AEC detailed receipts (donations above the disclosure threshold only). Party-owned entities and branch transfers appear tagged.
| Donor | Amount (AUD) |
|---|---|
| Federation of Hunting Clubs Inc club An incorporated NSW-based peak body representing hunting and shooting clubs across Australia, recognised under NSW firearms regulation as an approved hunting organisation for firearm-licensing purposes. | $90,000 |
| United Services Union union The United Services Union (USU) is a NSW/ACT trade union of about 30,000 members representing local government, clerical, administrative, energy, airlines and utilities workers. It is affiliated with the ACTU and Australian Labor Party. | $35,000 |
| Federation Of Hunting Clubs Inc club The Federation of Hunting Clubs Inc is an Australian peak body, based in Baulkham Hills NSW and established in 1996, that represents member hunting and shooting clubs and is recognised under NSW firearms regulation as an approved hunting organisation. | $30,000 |
Source: AEC Transparency Register
Political compass placement
Economic +3, social +4 (low confidence) — researched party-level placement, not a score computed from this database. Rural-agrarian conservative: opposes regulation on farmers and gun owners while seeking more regional government services (net mild market lean); socially traditionalist rural-conservative, offset by its libertarian carve-out on firearms.
Members & candidates on record
- Jeff Bourman — Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party · Victoria · Victorian Legislative Council · Eastern Victoria (VIC) · incumbent
- Mark Banasiak — Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party · New South Wales · New South Wales Legislative Council · Statewide (NSW) · incumbent
- Robert Borsak — Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party · New South Wales · New South Wales Legislative Council · Statewide (NSW) · incumbent
- Carlo Di Falco — Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party · Tasmania · Tasmanian House of Assembly · Lyons (TAS) · incumbent