Nick Sullivan

Shooting Australia

Shooting Australia is the peak body responsible for the growth, sustainability, and success of target shooting sports in Australia. Shooting Australia's objectives are to promote and coordinate responsible shooting sports, both competitive and recreational, within Australia; and to promote and coordinate participation in, and organisation of international competitions mindful of providing sustainable international success. Target shooting is a sport which features on the program of both the Commonwealth Games and the Olympic Games. Shooting Australia is recognised by the Australian Sports Commission, the Australian Olympic Committee and the Australian Commonwealth Games Association as the National Sporting Organisation for target shooting sports. The AIS is the principal sponsor and partner of Shooting Australia. The AIS provides Shooting Australia with funding to ensure the capacity to create a sustainable sport through best practice governance and administration, intellectual property ownership, athlete management and support structures and general accountabilities. Importantly, the winning partnership highlights the commitment to ensuring Australian athletes excel in the international sporting arena, and increasing Australians' participation in Shooting Australia.