NRAA
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NRAA
About Us
The NRAA is the peak body of Fullbore shooting in Australia. Our mission is to promote and grow the sport of target rifle shooting, so that; more people participate and learn, with more successes; underpinned by a strong community with a culture of safety, commitment and enjoyment.
We are a full member of ICFRA (International Confederation of Full-Bore Rifle Associations) and participate in ICFRA World Championships – Commonwealth Games – as well as other significant International and National events
NRAA
Our History
Check out our publication of our history
THE RIFLEMEN: A History of the National Rifle Association of Australia 1888–1988
NRAA Board
Our Board Members
Karen Conlon
Board Member
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Karen has practiced as an Accountant for more than 35 years, principally in Public practice. Karen has also worked in Local Government and Business Management. Karen has served on a range of committees and boards during this time including President of CPA Australia SA Division in 2022. During that year Karen served on the National Council of Presidents and actively participated in setting the current strategic plan of this Global organization.
One of Karen’s aims in joining the NRAA Board is to look at ways to increase participation in the sport overall. Karen believes that to do this, it is essential to raise awareness that it is a safe and enjoyable sport for all, including age, gender and ability.
James Varty
Board Member
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Born and raised in Durban South Africa, James found interest in smallbore target rifle with the musketry team at Glenwood Boys High School competing provisionally and achieving blazer colours.
After immigrating to Sydney in 2012 he found the sport again with Mosman Neutral Bay Rifle Club and success again with several match medals and badges coming his way in recent years.
James has a background of deploying web services to a very large education department, and over 15 years of technical experience across various organisation structures and stakeholder types.
Steve Negus
Chair
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Steve Negus has a long history of leadership and administration at Club, District, State and National level. He is a past Captain of Mosman-Neutral Bay Rifle Club, served for many years on the Sydney Metropolitan District RA and was a NSWRA Councilor and Deputy Chair. Steve is currently Treasurer of ACTFBTR/Canberra Rifle Club. He previously filled a casual vacancy on the NRAA Board in 2007 as Competition Director. Steve is a life member of the NSWRA and the DCRA.
Winning of the Palma Match in the World Long Range Teams Championships in 2019 and again in 2024 are highlights. Individual successes have included winning several Queen’s/King’s Prizes in Australia and the Individual World Long Range Championships in NZ. In 2023 he won the Grand Aggregate at Bisley UK.
Steve also enjoys developing new and younger shooters into recording better performances and loves helping with new shooter days and ACT Teams. Diversity in our sport and growth of all our shooting disciplines is a key aspiration.
Steve has engineering qualifications complemented by an MBA.
John Stevens
Board Member
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Born and raised just outside Sydney NSW, John commenced full bore shooting in 1987 when he joined the Sydney University Rifle Club. John was club captain in 1991.
After relocating with his family to QLD in 2008 with work, John focussed on coaching junior rugby union for 9 years with his 3 sons.
In 2017, he joined the Natives No. 4 Rifle Club at Belmont and has been shooting F/TR since.
John has spent the last 13 years as the program manager in new business and growth for a leading global explosives company.
Andrew Woo
Board Member
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With over 10 years of diverse experience across the financial services industry, Andrew is an idea generator and problem solver inspired to deliver constructive and impactful changes in the multi-asset solutions and fixed-income space.
Andrew is a regular speaker on topics surrounding macro, fixed-income, and asset allocations at conferences. Andrew also serves as an Advisory Committee member and Non-Executive Director for multiple Non-Profit Organisations in Australia.
Andrew holds a Bachelor of Actuarial Studies and a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) with a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice from the Australian National University. Andrew is a CFA Charterholder, a CAIA Charterholder, a Certified Financial Risk Manager, a Certified ESG Analyst, and a Member of the Australian Institute of Corporate Directors. Andrew is also admitted to the Supreme Court of New South Wales as a lawyer.
NRAA Staff
Our Staff
Toni Hulme
Executive Officer
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Toni started her working career in banking and finance after successfully completing a Bachelor of Business degree and Masters of Applied Finance, later adding a Graduate Diploma in Marketing Management and managing retail banking products for State Bank of NSW and Commonwealth Bank of Australia.
Her career in sport started through volunteer roles as part of NSW Snowsports and NSW Biathlon Association, before moving into employed roles with the NSW Institute of Sport (NSWIS) and BMX Australia. At BMX Australia, Toni was responsible for Participation, Coaching and Officiating and interaction with Clubs. With the merger to BMX Australia, Mountain Bike Australia and Cycling Australia into AusCycling, Toni’s role moved to setting up the new coaching and officials education courses for AusCycling including moving the courses on-line as part of the combining the education courses pathway across disciplines of AusCycling.
Toni has an extensive knowledge of Clubs and participation, State Sporting Organisations and the importance of their roles, high performance pathways and a member focus. She is currently a Director of Biathlon Australia and is looking forward to expanding her knowledge into fullbore shooting.
On the personal side, Toni is married with two children, with Toni’s daughter Lucy Glanville, having represented Australia in Biathlon at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics.
NRAA
Board Appointments
NRAA Vice Patron
Gordon Duncan
NRAA President
Brigadier Bruce Scott
CSC ADC (Retd)
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Bruce Scott is the son of a grazier, grandson of a World War I veteran and the Grandnephew of a Gallipoli veteran. Bruce grew up on the family grazing property near Roma where he learned to shoot at an early age – his father was a competent shotgun and pistol shooter. He completed his secondary school education in Queensland. He holds a Graduate Diploma in Management Studies and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Bruce served the Australian Defence Force for 44 years attaining Brigadier rank and enjoyed a variety of commands. He transferred from the Regular Army to the Army Reserve in 2001. His operational deployments include Malaysia, Somalia and Afghanistan. He is a graduate of the Australian Army Command and Staff College and is the recipient of honours and awards for distinguished and conspicuous service to Australia. Bruce was the Colonel Commandant of the Royal Queensland Regiment 1 September 2018 to 30 June 2024 and he is currently an Honorary Aide de Camp to the Governor General of Australia.
NRAA
Board Sport Appointments
NRAA Armourer
Geoff Grenfell
NRAA Medical Officer
Hamish Pollock
NRAA Committees
Committees – General
Rules, Safety & Technical
Committee Chair
Andrew McKillop
Board Director Member
John Stevens
Members
Peter Hulett
Drew Morgan
Wayne Oldfield
Kim O’Loghlen
Advisors
Aubrey Sonnenberg
George Wittorff
Governance
Committee Chair
TBA
Members
Toni Hulme
Stephen Negus
Bruce Scott
Andrew Woo
ICFRA
Council (Vice president)
Bruce Scott
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Palma and WC
Steve Negus
F-Class
Albert van Wyk
Target Rifle
Steve Negus
Veterans
Scott Brindley (Chair)
CWG
Catherine Berry
IT Systems
COMMITTEE CHAIR
James Varty
Members
Vanessa Bliss
Renee Hocking
Committees – Competition
Competitions – 2030 FC WC Organising Committee
Committee Chair
Steve Negus
Venue Recommendation Committee & Members
Peter Hulett
Cameron Le Maitre
Susie Morgan
Competitions – PSR
Committee Chair
Steve Negus
Members
Chris Jolme
Drew Morgan
Competitions – Veterans
Committee chair
Steve Negus
Members
Scott Brindley
John Caske
Trevor Rhodes
NRAA Member Representatives
Council Delegates
ACT
Russell Le Maitre
Australian Capital Territory Councillor
NQLD
Marty Eiteneuer
North Queensland Councillor
NSW
Jo Bailey
New South Wales Councillor
NT
BRENDAN HEATON
Northern Territory Councillor
QLD
Andrew McKillop
Queensland Councillor
SA
Adrian Conlon
South Australia Councillor
TAS
John Collis
Tasmania Councillor
VIC
Markus Gaebele
Victoria Councillor
WA
Garry Craigie
Western Australia Councillor