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Field & Game Australia 2025-26

ANNUAL REPORT

FIELD & GAME AUSTRALIA | Annual Report 2025-26

About Field & Game Australia WHO WE ARE

GUIDE TO THE ANNUAL REPORT

FGA was established in 1958 by hunters who were concerned about the loss of wetland habitat for the game birds they loved to observe and hunt. FGA is now the nation’s most progressive firearm hunting and conservation organisation, with almost seven decades of service to the association’s membership, including hunters, target shooters and conservationists.

This is the annual report of Field & Game Australia (FGA) Inc. (ABN 79 042 436 123) for the financial year ending June 30, 2026. The report provides information from the Board, branches and stakeholders of FGA about the association’s operations and performance and is presented at the Association’s Annual General Meeting (AGM). FGA cannot be held liable for any printing errors in this document.

As FGA approaches 70 years, the organisation represents more than 16,000 members united by interests in target sports, hunting, and the desire to see Australia’s wetlands preserved for future generations. OUR PATRONS PROFESSOR GRAHAME WEBB, BSC (HONS), PhD. THE HONOURABLE DAVID HAWKER, AO. MR MAX DOWNES, BSC, PGD.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Contributors: David Hawker AO; Lucas Cooke, Turlough Guerin, David Anderson. Feedback: We welcome your comments regarding this report. Telephone (03) 5799 0960 with your feedback, or email ceo@fieldandgame.com.au Front Cover Image: Andrew Jeffrey Back Cover Image: Phil Toose

Contents BOARD AND STAFF ��4

HUNTING AND GAME MANAGEMENT �� 18

CHAIRMAN’S YEAR IN REVIEW ��5

PEST CONTROL & VOLUNTEER HOURS �� 20

FROM THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER ��6

MEMBERSHIP REPORT �� 23

2025–26 FINANCIAL REPORT ��8

CLAY TARGET PARTICIPATION �� 24

WETLANDS ENVIRONMENTAL TASKFORCE �� 12

APPENDIX A �� 26

WET FINANCIAL REPORT �� 14

APPENDIX B �� 42

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Field & Game Australia Board Members 2025-26

David Anderson Chairman

Trent Leen

Glenda Anderson

Adam Carson

Vicki Norris

Paul Sharp

Michaela Shirley

Dr Turlough Guerin

Anne-Marie Blewett

Glenn Falla

Wayne Peters

Chelsea Skinner

Olivia Peachey

CEO 2026

Operations Lead

Branch Liaison Officer

Finance Officer

Membership Services/ Administration

Vice Chairman

FGA team

Lucas Cooke CEO 2025-2026

Conservation & Hunting Manager

FGA National Office Connewarre Wetland Centre

605 Lake Road, Connewarre VIC 3227 Phone: (03) 5799 0960 Email: membership@fieldandgame.com.au

LIFE MEMBERS Dr. Hugh Martin MBE (dec)

John Foster (dec)

Gary Howard OAM

Rick Foster

Ron Bryant (dec)

Rex Cambrey (dec)

Albert Chamberlain (dec)

Russ Bate OAM

Doug Hemingway MBE (dec)

Allan Graham

Graham Eames

Tom Chick

Des Thomas OAM (dec)

Ruby Cato (dec)

Ian McLachlan

Bill Paterson

Phil Brown OAM (dec)

Geoff Proudfoot (dec)

Ron Danby (dec)

David Hawker AO

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Chairman’s report This year we saw the appointment of Turlough Guerin as our Chief Executive Officer, taking over from Lucas Cooke. Turlough brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in leading not-for-profit organisations, land management, community awareness and engagement, along with a strong governance approach to help lead the organisation into a stronger position in all that we do. Welcome to Field & Game Australia, Turlough. We look forward to your leadership. The appointment of Turlough does not mean the loss of corporate knowledge or a weakening of our bench strength. In fact, it is the inverse. We have added further capability, with Lucas Cooke moving into the new role of Executive Officer Projects & Partnerships, where his focus on conservation and projects will be much more concentrated, bringing these important areas of our business to the forefront. As both settle into their respective roles and the rhythm starts to build, there is an expectation of seeing results in the areas of growth, financial security, reducing risk and achieving an even distribution of visibility across Conservation, Clay Target Shooting and Predator Control/Hunting, which is where we do our best work. The strengthening of our organisation brings with it a sense of success and added enthusiasm that will benefit us all. Over the past 10 months, elevated and engaged political advocacy has had our attention, while recognising that it is a complex beast. Often done behind the scenes, the demands on decision-makers and our desire to be heard will ebb and flow. This has been, and always will be, part of how it plays out. However, this year has seen a significant increase in our focus, some six to eight times our usual annual level of political engagement. Firearms reform legislation has been, and remains, an area where we have worked alongside other like-minded organisations to align, support each other and ensure we are heard across all areas of politics, both locally and federally. We have done this respectfully, but also in a strong and present manner, to ensure the interests of FGA and our members are well represented. We know we have areas of strong support within political circles, which is greatly appreciated. We also know there are areas where we need to clearly and concisely demonstrate what we do, the

Dave Anderson effort involved and the results we achieve. Our work in wetland conservation, predator control, and the skills and responsibilities associated with firearm ownership and use is a positive story and makes a significant contribution to the communities of which we are all a part. Educating those who may see us in a different light remains a role each and every one of us can take away and share with those we work with, meet and socialise with. We have a strong story to share. Remaining in the area of politics, our horizon could look quite different come November, and our preparation has focused on mapping the best way forward. We have formed a small but dedicated team specifically to develop our best message for each identified electorate we will visit, where we can share our thoughts and concerns while also showcasing how FGA can benefit those communities. It does not stop there. A number of visits to Spring Street have already occurred and will continue in the lead-up to the State election. In terms of our financial strength, we leave the 2025–26 financial year in a strong position, both in adding to our bottom line and commencing capital expenditure, which is a sign of projects progressing and maturing. This investment is focused on four key areas of growth and improvement that most of us are familiar with: our membership management system, our Willowmavin property, alternatives and options for insurance, and the development of our training organisation. People, I cannot say enough about the people of our organisation. I say it every time I get the chance: our people make us who we are. The incredible hours and dedication put in by our volunteers can only truly be understood by getting out there and being a part of it, whether in conservation, hunting or clay target shooting. It can be an overwhelming experience for a newcomer or visitor to see what we do and begin to understand all facets of our organisation. An organisation with such dedicated members also requires the professional and focused efforts of our leadership, our officebased team and a Board that is relentless in wanting the best for our organisation. The combination of our members, volunteers, leaders, staff and Board puts us in a formidable and unified position, bringing together skills, knowledge and experience and strengthening FGA as an organisation of choice. Looking ahead, the next 12 months will see several of our projects move towards implementation, further development of our membership growth strategy, particularly in other states, and a continued focus on reducing operating risks at both organisational and Branch level. It remains an exciting time for us, with a lot of work still to come. As Chair of this great organisation, I remain in awe of what each and every one of you delivers for FGA, the direction we are heading and the support you provide. I look forward to working with you all. Dave Anderson Chairman, Field & Game Australia

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From the Chief Executive Officer 2025-26 The 2025–26 year has been another year of progress for Field & Game Australia, but also one of significant challenge and change. For me personally, it is also my final annual report as CEO. Earlier this year, I made the decision to step away as CEO and relocate back home to Tasmania for family reasons. It has been an enormous privilege to lead this organisation, and while I am looking forward to spending more time with my family, I am very pleased that I won’t be leaving FGA. I thank the Board and FGA members for their understanding and support. I will remain with the organisation as an Executive Officer, focusing on strategic projects and providing additional capacity for advocacy, partnerships and external relationships. I am also very pleased to welcome Turlough Guerin as FGA’s new CEO. Turlough brings considerable experience to the role, and I wish him every success in the CEO seat. I look forward to supporting him, the Board and the broader organisation as FGA moves into its next chapter.

A Strong Year for Hunting The year was a positive one for hunting. Despite continued regulatory challenges around licensing costs and training requirements in South Australia and Victoria, all states had good season parameters allowing hunters to get out in the field. Solid duck seasons across the Northern Territory, South Australia, Victoria and Tasmania demonstrated again that well-regulated, sustainable hunting has an important place in Australian wildlife management and outdoor recreation. FGA continued to invest heavily in positive hunting advocacy and building constructive relationships with governments, regulators and wildlife managers. In Victoria, we saw particularly encouraging progress. Two

additional areas of national park were opened to deer hunting, providing new opportunities while recognising the role recreational hunters can play Lucas Cooke in managing deer populations on public land. We have also seen better engagement with Parks Victoria around practical deer management, including at Connewarre and elsewhere.

An Extraordinary Year for Firearms Advocacy The environment changed dramatically following the terrorist attack at Bondi in December 2025. In the aftermath, firearms legislation was suddenly placed firmly back on the political agenda, with the Federal Government and several states moving quickly towards significant changes. For FGA, this meant an enormous advocacy effort to protect the rights and interests of our members — and the broader licensed firearms community — to continue responsibly owning and using firearms for legitimate purposes. At the time of writing, around ten months later, that work continues. Victoria provides an important example of why sustained advocacy matters. The Ken Lay review proposed a range of significant changes to Victoria’s firearms laws, some of which FGA strongly opposed. Ultimately, the Victorian Government did not proceed with numerical caps on firearm ownership, broad firearm reclassifications or a large-scale firearm buyback. While there remain areas of concern, this was a considerably better outcome for responsible firearm owners than it might otherwise have been. Advocacy will continue through the Victorian election in November and into 2027. Regardless of who forms government, our job is to maintain strong relationships across the political spectrum and ensure FGA remains a credible and constructive voice for responsible firearm owners. Nationally, the outcomes have certainly not all been what we would have chosen. But, with the notable exceptions of New South Wales and the ACT, I believe they have been considerably better than they might otherwise have been.

A Stronger Organisation Despite the political challenges, FGA itself remains in a strong position. Membership has continued to grow, our branches remain active, and we have a strong and engaged Board providing direction to the organisation. The financial results contained in this Annual Report are also encouraging. FGA recorded another operating surplus while continuing to invest in staff, advocacy, member services, facilities and organisational capability. Over the past several years, we have deliberately strengthened FGA’s financial position. That is now reflected in a strong balance sheet, substantial cash reserves and very low external liabilities. Only a few years ago, during COVID, FGA — like many organisations — faced considerable financial uncertainty. Today, we have much greater resilience and the capacity not only to

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withstand future challenges, but to invest strategically in the organisation’s future. Building reserves was never intended to be an end in itself. It was about ensuring FGA could weather difficult periods, respond when our members need us and pursue worthwhile opportunities when they arise. It has also been encouraging to see strong attendance and engagement at our Presidents’ Meetings and Annual General Meetings. I encourage every branch to participate. For most committees, these meetings represent just two days out of an entire year and provide an opportunity to understand what is happening nationally, contribute to FGA’s direction and connect with other branches.

We Are One Organisation Our strength comes from combining the local knowledge, volunteer effort and community connections of our branches with the resources, advocacy and national reach of FGA.

Conservation, Clubs and Community While political advocacy can dominate the headlines, the work that defines FGA continues every week across the country. Our branches run clay target events, introduce new people to shooting, maintain ranges and facilities, undertake conservation projects and provide places where members can participate safely and responsibly. Our Wetland Environmental Taskforce and branch volunteers continue practical conservation work — restoring wetlands, managing predators and improving habitat. Importantly, we are also modernising that work. Our nesting structure programs are increasingly supported by tracking, monitoring and better analysis of results, including through our growing partnership with Delta Waterfowl and several university research projects.

Looking Forward There is still plenty of work ahead. The arrival of H5N1 avian influenza in Australia will present another significant challenge. It will require hunters, conservation organisations, researchers and governments to work together, and the relationships FGA has built with government and wildlife agencies will become increasingly important. The political environment surrounding firearms and hunting remains challenging, while FGA has significant opportunities to expand its conservation work, training capability, partnerships and influence. We have spent several years strengthening the foundations of the organisation. The opportunity now is to build on them. Turlough will bring his own ideas, experience and leadership to the CEO role, as he should. I am confident he inherits an organisation on sound financial ground, with good people, a committed Board, strong branches and enormous potential.

Thank You Finally, I want to sincerely thank everyone who has supported me during my time as CEO — my staff, our current and former Board members, branch presidents and committees, volunteers, partners and, most importantly, our members. Being CEO of FGA has not been easy — nor should a role like this be — but it has been an extraordinary privilege. I have had the opportunity to work alongside people who give enormous amounts of their own time to conservation, shooting, hunting and their local communities simply because they believe these things are worth protecting. They are. If the past few years have demonstrated anything, it is that FGA is strongest when we stand together. Lucas Cooke Chief Executive Officer, Field & Game Australia

From the Chief Executive Officer June 2026 I commenced as CEO in June 2026, so I was in the role for only the final month of the year covered by this report. The achievements recorded throughout this Annual Report belong to Lucas Cooke, the Board, our staff, branches, members and volunteers who carried FGA through 2025-26. I want to acknowledge Lucas for his leadership of the organisation and for the support he provided during the transition. Since joining FGA, I have made it a priority to get out and see the organisation firsthand. That means visiting branches, meeting members and volunteers, spending time at shooting grounds and wetlands, and listening to what is working and where we can improve. The amount of work undertaken by our members is significant. They run shoots, maintain ranges, restore wetlands, control pest animals, work with land managers, support junior participants and keep branches operating. Much of this work happens quietly. We need to become better at recording it and using that evidence to demonstrate the environmental, community and economic contribution our members make. My focus is on strengthening what already works. That includes supporting branches, improving member service, making our systems simpler and more useful, maintaining sound governance and safety standards, and directing our resources to the areas

where they can have the greatest effect. Turlough Guerin Advocacy will remain a major part of the role. FGA needs strong working relationships with governments, regulators, land managers and other organisations, irrespective of politics. Where decisions affect hunting, clay target shooting or conservation, we need to be involved early, with sound evidence, practical solutions and a clear understanding of the consequences for our members. FGA has a strong history and a solid base to build from. I look forward to continuing to meet members and branches across the country and working with the Board and team to strengthen the organisation and improve how we represent and support our members. Dr Turlough Guerin Chief Executive Officer, Field & Game Australia

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2025-26 FINANCIAL REPORTS Field & Game Australia Inc.

Statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income

Statement of financial position As at 30 June 2026

For the year ended 30 June 2026 Note Revenue

Note

2026

2025

1,899,343

1,776,345

Expenses

2025

Assets Current assets Cash and cash equivalents

2,122,744

1,947,457

Trade and other receivables

57,693

61,204

Inventory

71,940

81,000

Other

192,321

170,279

2,444,698

2,259,940

Administration and office expenses

(69,021)

(66,129)

Advocacy and stakeholder engagement expenses

(7,176}

(14,971)

Cost of sales

(16,653)

(37,521)

Depreciation expense

(31,960)

(30,436)

Non-current assets

Employee benefits expense

(684,698)

(656,402)

Property, plant and equipment

1,385,309

1,439,364

National Carnival

(143,486)

(107,650)

Other

470,000

Events, Branches and ASF

(104,238)

(48,536)

Total non-current assets

1,855,309

1,909,364

Information technology and communication expenses

(8,954)

(9,185)

Total assets

4,300,007

4,169,304

Insurance expense

(177,442}

(182,298)

Liabilities

Membership communications and publications expense

(245,902)

(225,396)

Current liabilities 137,873

131,898

Occupancy and property expenses

(57,894)

Other expenses

Total current assets

Trade and other payables

(31,397)

Deferred income

9,174

13,789

Employee benefits

73,866

73,000

(37,038)

(17,945)

Total current liabilities

220,913

218,687

Professional fees

(70,087)

(76,449)

Travel and accommodation expenses

(41,483)

(16,008)

Loss on disposal of asset

(80,218)

Surplus before income tax expense

123,093

256,023

Surplus after income tax expense for the year attributable to the members of Field & Game Australia Inc

123,093

256,023

Other comprehensive income for the year, net of tax

Total comprehensive income for the year attributable to the members of Field & Game Australia Inc

123,093

256,023

Income tax expense

2026

Non-current liabilities Employee benefits

24,385

19,000

Unspent funds

114 658

114,658

Total non-current liabilities

139,043

133,658

Total liabilities

359,956

352,346

3,940,051

3,816,958

3,940,051

3,816,958

3,940,051

3,816,958

Net assets Equity Retained surpluses Total equity

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Statement of changes in equity

Statement of cash flows For the year ended 30 June 2026

For the year ended 30 June 2026 Retained surpluses

Note Total equity

$ Balance at 1 July 2024

3,560,935

256,023

Other comprehensive income for the year, net of tax

Total comprehensive income for the year

256,023

3,816,958

Retained surpluses

2025

Receipts from customers

1,848,645

1,816,822

Payments to suppliers and employees

(1,672,895)

(1,671,510)

175,750

145,312

49,593

42,637

225,343

187,949

Payments for property, plant and equipment

(50,056)

(24,112)

Net cash used in investing activities

(50,056)

(24,112)

Cash flows from operating activities

Surplus after income tax expense for the year

Balance at 30 June 2025

2026

Total equity

Interest received Net cash from operating activities

Cash flows from investing activities

3,816,958

Surplus after income tax expense for the year

123,093

Other comprehensive income for the year, net of tax

Net cash from financing activities

Total comprehensive income for the year

123,093

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

175,287

163,837

3,940,051

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the financial year

1,947,457

1,783,620

2,122,744

1,947,457

Balance at 1 July 2025

Balance at 30 June 2026

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the financial year

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2025-26 FINANCIAL REPORTS Field & Game Australia Inc.

Notes to the financial statements 30 June 2026

Note 8. Non-current assets - property, plant and equipment

Note 3. Revenue 2026

2025

2026

2025

150,323

121,168

1,108,185

Membership revenue

1,580,366

1,474,777

Merchandise revenue

36,807

31,972

227,400

262,617

Advertising revenue

23,250

30,341

Buildings and building improvements - at cost

1,790,746

1,658,258

Less: Accumulated depreciation

(49,008)

178,392

262,617

Donations and fundraising income

15,323

20,800

Plant and equipment - at cost

16,035

66,851

Grant income

4,616

8,832

Less: Accumulated depreciation

(2,675)

(30 645)

Interest income

49,593

63,455

13,360

36,206

Other revenue

39,065

25,000

194,275

159,759

108,597

118,087

(131,070 )

(138,597)

1,899,343

1,776,345

63,205

21,162

Office & IT equipment - at cost

46,850

111,658

Less: Accumulated depreciation

(24,683)

(100,465) 11,193

Revenue from contracts with customers National Carnival

Other revenue

Revenue

Note 4. Current assets - cash and cash equivalents

Land - at cost

Motor vehicles - at cost Less: Accumulated depreciation

2026

2025

22,167

Cash on hand

200

Cash at bank

1,024,442

886,405

1,385,309

1,439,364

Term deposits

1,098,102

1,060,852

2,122,744

1,947,457

2026

2025

470,000

Note 5. Current assets - trade and other receivables 2026

2025

Accounts receivable

49,566

61,204

Sundry receivable

8,127

57,693

61,204

2026

2025

71,940

81,000

2026

2025

192,321

170,279

Note 6. Current assets - inventories

Stock on hand

Note 9. Non-current assets - other

Loan to Wetlands Environmental Taskforce Trust

Note 10. Current liabilities - trade and other payables 2026

2025

Trade payables

81,896

90,703

Credit card

7,027

8,986

Other payables

Revenue received in advance

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2026

2025

9,174

13,789

Note 12. Current liabilities - employee benefits

Employee benefits

32,208 131,898

Note 11. Current liabilities - deferred income

Note 7. Current assets - other

Prepayments

48,950 137,873

2026

2025

73,866

73,000

Note 13. Non-current liabilities - employee benefits

Employee benefits

2026

2025

24,384

19,000

Note 14. Non-current liabilities - Unspent Funds

Fighting Fund

2026

2025

114,658

Note 15. Equity - retained surpluses 2026

2025

Retained surpluses at the beginning of the financial year

3,816,958

3,560,935

Surplus after income tax expense for the year

123,093

256,023

Retained surpluses at the end of the financial year

3,940,051

3,816,958

Note 16. Contingent liabilities The incorporated association had no contingent liabilities as at 30 June 2026 and 30 June 2025. Note 17. Commitments The incorporated association had no commitments for expenditure as at 30 June 2026 and 30 June 2025.

Note 19. Reconciliation of surplus after income tax to net cash from operating activities 2026

2025

123,093

256,023

Depreciation and amortisation

31,960

21,999

Loss on disposal of assets

80,218

Net non-cash write offs

(8,067)

Decrease/(increase) in trade and other receivables

3,511

(15,545)

Decrease/(increase) in inventory

9,060

(39,601)

(22,041)

(8,679)

(Decrease)/increase in trade and other payables

5,975

(46,489)

(Decrease)/increase in deferred income

(4,616)

(13,827)

(Decrease)/increase in employee benefits

6,250

34,067

Net cash from operating activities

225,343

187,949

Surplus after income tax expense for the year Adjustments for:

Change in operating assets and liabilities:

Decrease/(increase) in other assets

Note 18. Events after the reporting period No matter or circumstance has arisen since 30 June 2026 that has significantly affected, or may significantly affect the incorporated association’s operations, the results of those operations, or the incorporated association’s state of affairs in future financial years.

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Wetlands Environmental Taskforce Chairman’s Report 2025–2026

The past year has been another important one for the Wetlands Environmental Taskforce, with progress across wetland restoration, water management, habitat improvement, environmental education and partnerships. Perhaps nowhere is that progress more evident than at Heart Morass. In 2026, we mark 20 years since the beginning of the Heart Morass property restoration story. What was once a heavily degraded wetland has become one of Field & Game Australia’s most significant long-term conservation projects, supported over two decades by volunteers, project partners and land and water managers. This year also marked an important new chapter for the wetland, with the completion of a new freshwater inlet connecting Heart Morass directly to the Latrobe River. Planning for improved watering infrastructure began more than a decade ago, with investigations commencing in 2014 and detailed designs completed in 2015. Construction finally began in November 2025, with the new inlet completed and commissioned in June 2026. The project includes a 200-metre river offtake channel and two large water-control gates, substantially improving the capacity to deliver freshwater into Heart Morass and manage water levels. This will support important ecological outcomes including wetland vegetation, waterbird breeding and salinity management. It is a significant investment in the future of Heart Morass and builds on many years of restoration and practical land management. West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority has acknowledged FGA’s land management and the hundreds of

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thousands of volunteer hours contributed to Heart Morass as central to its recovery.

David Hawker AO

Water, Habitat And Long-Term Management At the Connewarre Wetland Centre, work has continued to build on previous investment in water-control infrastructure, levee repairs, nesting habitat and biodiversity monitoring. An important focus has been continuing to explore opportunities to improve water management at Connewarre. This work involves engagement with relevant agencies and water authorities to better understand the options available to support the wetland into the future. Securing appropriate long-term water management remains important to maintaining the health and resilience of this significant wetland. Our conservation work continues to extend beyond the properties themselves. FGA members and branches contribute to pest and predator management, habitat restoration, nesting infrastructure, weed control, monitoring and other practical projects across a range of landscapes. The management of invasive species remains particularly important. Foxes, feral cats, rabbits, wild dogs, pigs, goats and

other invasive animals place considerable pressure on native wildlife and habitat. Predator control can benefit not only waterfowl, but ground-nesting birds, small mammals, reptiles and other native species. Nesting habitat also remains an important part of our work, building on the establishment of hen houses and nesting-box projects in previous years. These initiatives complement broader habitat and predator-management efforts and demonstrate the value of taking a long-term approach to wetland conservation.

Working Together One of the strengths of WET has always been its ability to work with others. Throughout the year, FGA has continued engagement with government departments, Parks Victoria, catchment management authorities, water authorities and other land managers on habitat restoration, environmental watering, predator management and monitoring. This has included site visits, project development, habitat planning and discussions around future conservation opportunities. FGA also contributed to the Victorian Waterway Management Strategy, drawing on our practical experience at Heart Morass, Connewarre and other wetlands to advocate for stronger partnerships between government agencies, land managers, community organisations and volunteers. Our current conservation footprint includes conservation, monitoring or advocacy involvement across 20 significant Victorian wetland systems. Our relationship with Parks Victoria has also continued to develop. Through ParkConnect, members have opportunities to participate in projects including weed control, habitat restoration, infrastructure maintenance and access improvements. Engagement with Parks Victoria during the year has provided further opportunities to discuss volunteering, public-land management and how community organisations such as FGA can contribute effectively. These relationships matter. The best conservation outcomes are rarely achieved by one organisation working alone, and our ability to combine volunteer effort with the knowledge and resources of land and water managers remains an important part of what WET brings to conservation.

Inspiring The Next Generation Conservation is also about ensuring the next generation understands the value of the environments we are working to protect. Bug Blitz continues to provide an important connection between young people and the natural environment. Since beginning in 2008, the program has engaged more than 50,000 participants, with WET-supported activities continuing at Heart Morass and Connewarre. Programs such as this give young people an opportunity to experience wetlands firsthand and learn about biodiversity, habitat and the many species that depend on healthy wetland systems. Our properties also continue to provide opportunities for schools, community organisations, researchers, photographers, birdwatchers and families to experience and learn about wetland environments. The value of these places extends well beyond their physical boundaries; they provide a practical connection between conservation and the wider community.

The Duck Stamp Continues To Grow The Field & Game Australia Duck Stamp continues to provide another way of celebrating Australia’s waterfowl while raising funds and awareness for conservation. Following Paul Sharp’s Chestnut Teal in 2024 and Gayle

Newcombe’s Pink-eared Duck in 2025, the 2026 competition attracted artists from around Australia. Colin Halden’s depiction of the Blue-winged Shoveler was selected as the winning artwork for the 2026 stamp. The program continues to grow and provides an opportunity to connect art, waterfowl and conservation while generating funds that can be directed back into conservation work.

Preserving Our History WET has also continued work to preserve an important part of Australia’s hunting history through the Australian National Hunting Archive. Following the passing of Max Downes, work commenced with Elizabeth and Malcolm Downes to ensure this significant collection was preserved. During 2026, relocation of the archive to the Connewarre Wetland Centre progressed, including moving files, installing racking and beginning the considerable task of labelling and categorising the collection. While different from our work in the wetlands, preserving this material ensures an important record of Australian hunting, conservation and environmental history is not lost.

Looking Ahead As we reflect on the year, Heart Morass provides a powerful reminder of what long-term commitment can achieve. Twenty years ago, those involved could not have known exactly what the property would become. Its recovery has taken persistence, partnerships, sound environmental management and an enormous contribution from volunteers. The completion of the new freshwater inlet this year is not the end of that story. It provides another tool to help manage Heart Morass into the future and demonstrates what becomes possible when conservation is approached over decades rather than years. There remains much to do across Heart Morass, Connewarre and the many other wetlands and landscapes where our members contribute. We will continue to strengthen partnerships, improve habitat, support sound water management, control invasive species and create opportunities for people to participate in practical conservation. On behalf of the Wetlands Environmental Taskforce, I thank Field & Game Australia members, volunteers, branches, project partners, government agencies and supporters who have contributed throughout the year. The strength of WET has always come from people prepared to give their time, knowledge and effort to the places they value. I look forward to building on that work in the year ahead. David Hawker AO Chairman, Wetlands Environmental Taskforce

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2025-26 FINANCIAL REPORTS Wetlands Environmental Taskforce Public Fund

Statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income For the year ended 30 June 2026 Note

2026 $

116,973

109,370

Administration and office expenses

(20,106)

(20,825)

Depreciation and amortisation expense

(18,018)

(3,346)

Event expenses

(23,445)

(20,178)

(904)

(579)

Other expenses

(3,209)

(2,781)

Professional Fees

(4,000)

787

Surplus for the year

47,291

62,448

Revenue

As at 30 June 2026

Note

2025

Expenses

Occupancy and property expenses

Statement of financial position 2025

Assets Current assets Cash and cash equivalents

393,887

400,042

Trade and other receivables

49.387

19,621

443,274

419,663

2,564,911

2,539,429

Total non-current assets

2,564,911

2,539,429

Total assets

3,008,184

2,959,092

20,169

18,368

20,169

18,368

470,000

Total non-current liabilities

470,000

Total liabilities

490,169

488,368

2,518,015

2,470,724

Retained surpluses

2,518,015

2,470,724

Total equity

2,518,015

2,470,724

Total current assets Non-current assets Property, plant and equipment

Liabilities

Other comprehensive income

Current liabilities

Items that will not be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss

Trade and other payables

Total Comprehensive income for the year

Non-current liabilities

47,291

62,448

Total comprehensive income for the year

2026

Total current liabilities

Loan

Net assets

Equity

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Statement of changes in equity

Statement of cash flows For the year ended 30 June 2026

For the year ended 30 June 2026

Note

2026

2025

Receipts from operations

73,616

209,564

Payments to suppliers

(49,863)

(68,223)

23,753

141,341

Interest received

13,591

9,554

Net cash from/(used in) operating activities

37,344

150,895

Payments for property, plant and equipment

(43,500)

(13,744)

Net cash from/(used in) investing activities

(43,500)

(13,744)

Retained earnings

Total equity

Balance at 1 July 2024

2,408,277

Surplus for the year

62,448

2,470,724

Retained earnings

Total equity

Balance at 1 July 2025

2,470,724

Surplus for the year

47,291

Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

(6,155)

137,151

47,291

400,042

262,891

2,518,015

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the financial year Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the financial year

393,887

400,042

Other comprehensive income for the year Total comprehensive income for the year Balance at 30 June 2025

Other comprehensive income for the year Total comprehensive income for the year Balance at 30 June 2026

Cash flows from operating activities

Cash flows from investing activities

Cash flows from financing activities Net cash from/(used in) financing activities

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2025-26 FINANCIAL REPORTS Wetlands Environmental Taskforce Public Fund

Notes to the financial statements 30 June 2026 Note 4. Revenue

2026

2025

Revenue from operating activities

Trade payables

Heart Morass

24,517

30,041

Rent

32,727

Gifts & Donations

31,238

27,719

88,482

57,760

Other revenue Grant income

12,028

Interest income

13,592

9,554

Other revenue

2,871

42,056

28,491

51,610

116,973

109,370

2026

2025

Revenue Note 5. Cash and cash equivalents Cash on hand

Cash at bank

49,781

192,282

Term deposits

344,096

207,750

393,887

400,042

2026

2025

42,855

15,050

Note 6. Trade and other receivables Trade receivables Accrued income - interest

Note 7. Property, plant and equipment

6,531

4,571

49,386

19,621

2026

2025

2,277,434

Buildings & building improvements - at cost

229,818

Less: Accumulated depreciation

(10,661)

219,157

229,818

Land - at cost

Plant & equipment - at cost

109,636

66,136

Less: Accumulated depreciation

(53,431)

(46,074)

56,205

20,062

12,115

2,564,911

2,539,429

Perpetual Lease Lake Bulloke

See Appendix B for full audited financial Reports.

Note 8. Trade and other payables

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2026

2025

18,000

Other payables

2,169

368

20,169

18,368

2026

2025

470,000

Note 9. Loan Loan from Field & Game Australia Inc

Note 10. Contingent liabilities The Trust has no known contingent assets or liabilities at the reporting date. Note 11. Events after the reporting period No matter or circumstance has arisen since 30 June 2026 that has significantly affected, or may significantly affect the trust’s operations, the results of those operations, or the trust’s state of affairs in future financial years.

Branch and Member Awards Since 1958, Field & Game Australia members and branches have provided dedicated service to the association, making a positive contribution across all facets of the organisation – from hunting and conservation to clay target participation and the wider Field & Game community. Each year, FGA seeks nominations from across the branch network to recognise branches and individuals whose commitment, achievements and ongoing contribution deserve acknowledgement. These awards celebrate the many ways our members and volunteers contribute to the strength and success of the association, whether through conservation initiatives, pest and vermin control, promotion of Field & Game activities, or dedicated service within their local communities. In 2025, the Board was pleased to recognise the following branches for their outstanding contributions:

2025 Pest & Vermin Control Award 1st Place – Darlington Field & Game 2nd Place – Ballarat Field & Game 3rd Place – Seymour Field & Game

2025 Blue Wing Trophy This year’s Blue Wing Award goes to Rushworth Field & Game, a branch leading by example in wetlands conservation and habitat engineering. Their consistent delivery of projects, strong community engagement, and enthusiasm for sharing their progress—both in the field and online—showcase the spirit of Field & Game at its best. With thriving habitat projects, successful nesting houses and parrot boxes, and meaningful collaborations with other branches and local schools, Rushworth F&G continues to set a high standard for conservation in action.

2025 Media Award – Rushworth Field & Game Recognising the branch’s outstanding efforts in promoting Field & Game activities and sharing the work, events and community of the association with a wider audience across newspaper and social media.

Recognising Our Members Field & Game Australia is built on the contribution of members who give their time, knowledge and experience to support their branches, fellow members and the broader organisation. Our Member Awards recognise those individuals whose contribution goes well beyond simply participating. They acknowledge the people who volunteer year after year, take on leadership roles, support events and conservation activities, mentor others and are always willing to step in when their branch needs them. At the 2025 Annual General Meeting, the Dr Hugh Martin Medal was awarded to Jeffrey Glass, recognising his exceptional and longstanding contribution to Field & Game Australia. Over more than four decades, Jeffrey has supported clay target shooting, conservation and branch activities, including junior and school competitions, fox drives, working bees and the many behind-thescenes jobs that keep a branch running. Member Service Awards were also presented to Robert Lyndon and Mr Neville Vaux, recognising their lengthy and reliable service to their branches and fellow members. Robert was acknowledged for his long-term involvement in branch operations, shooting events, maintenance and conservation activities, while Mr Neville was recognised for more than 35 years of service, including his longstanding support of the branch canteen and events, together with his generous sponsorship and contribution of prizes through his butchery business. These awards are an important opportunity to recognise members whose contribution can sometimes happen quietly in the background, but whose commitment, reliability and willingness to help have a lasting impact on their branches and on Field & Game Australia.

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Hunting and Game Management Report 2025–2026 The 2025–26 year has been an important period for hunting and game management across Australia, with stronger use of science in season setting, continued improvements in monitoring and research, and significant engagement by Field & Game Australia with governments, regulators and land managers. For FGA, the focus has remained consistent: sustainable hunting opportunities supported by sound evidence, practical regulation and responsible participation. The year also reinforced the importance of hunters being actively involved in the systems that determine the future of hunting. Good game management requires reliable population data, accurate harvest information, effective compliance, appropriate habitat management and an understanding of what is happening on the ground. Hunters have an important contribution to make in each of these areas.

Adaptive Harvest Management Takes Shape In Victoria One of the most significant developments has been the continued implementation of Adaptive Harvest Management (AHM) for Victorian game ducks. The Victorian Game Duck Harvest Strategy introduced AHM as the framework for determining annual duck season arrangements, using population estimates, harvest data and modelling to establish sustainable settings. The first year provided valuable information. The Game Management Authority estimated that 9,950 active hunters harvested approximately 487,800 game ducks during the 2025 season. Importantly, the results could then be compared against the model used to establish the season settings, providing information to refine the system for subsequent years. That process continued into 2026. The estimated Victorian game duck population increased from approximately four million birds in spring 2024 to 4.9 million in spring 2025. Following further modelling, the daily bag limit for the 2026 season was again set at nine game ducks. The 2026 Victorian season ran from 18 March to 8 June, with seven game duck species available to hunt and the Blue-winged Shoveler excluded. FGA has consistently supported the principle that game management decisions should be based on evidence. AHM is not a static system and will continue to require scrutiny and refinement, but establishing a repeatable framework based on population and harvest data is an important step forward.

A Positive 2026 Season Reports from FGA members during the 2026 season were generally positive, although conditions varied considerably between regions. Some hunters reported good bird numbers and productive hunting, while conditions on several larger public wetlands, including parts of the Kerang and western Victorian systems, were more challenging. Birds were often mobile and responsive to changing water, feed and hunting pressure. This variation is an important reminder that statewide population estimates do not mean birds will be evenly distributed across the landscape. Water availability, habitat, food and climatic conditions continue to influence where birds congregate and how hunters experience a season. South Australia also provided a substantial 2026 duck season, with a daily bag limit of eight ducks, increased from six in 2025 after seasonal surveys indicated improved duck numbers. The South Australian Stubble Quail season ran from 25 April to 2 August with a daily bag limit of 15 birds, while Victoria retained its

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annual April-to-June Stubble Quail season with a daily limit of 20. Victorian hunters continued the transition to non-toxic shot for quail following the introduction of the requirement in 2025. Together, these seasons demonstrate the value of game management arrangements that can respond to changing populations and environmental conditions rather than assuming every year will be the same.

Responsible Hunting And Compliance Hunter behaviour remains an important part of maintaining confidence in regulated hunting. The final Victorian compliance results for the 2026 duck season provide useful perspective. GMA conducted 541 wetland and waterway patrols, checked 1,788 Game Licences and inspected 1,139 hunter bags. Across the entire season, 33 offences were detected. Importantly, no hunters were detected exceeding the bag limit, and no infringement or banning notices were issued for public-safety offences. The most common hunting offences related to possession of toxic shot, failure to leave a fully feathered wing attached to harvested birds and invalid or absent Game Licences. These results are significant. They do not suggest there is no room for improvement — there always is — but they provide an evidence-based picture of compliance across thousands of interactions between hunters and regulators. FGA will continue to reinforce the importance of members understanding season arrangements, correctly identifying species, using permitted ammunition, retrieving downed birds and complying with all licence and harvest requirements.

Better Information For Better Decisions One of the most encouraging developments during the year has been continued investment in game-bird research. The GMA and Deakin University commenced the largest Australian study of game-duck movement and survivorship, using satellite tracking devices on Pacific Black Ducks, Australian Wood Ducks, Grey Teal and Chestnut Teal. The research is intended to improve understanding of how game ducks move across the landscape, use habitat and survive over time. This type of research is important because Australian waterfowl do not behave like many Northern Hemisphere migratory species. Their movements can be highly responsive to rainfall, flooding and habitat availability across a vast landscape. FGA supports continued investment in research that improves the evidence available to game managers. Better information about abundance, movement, breeding, harvest and survival ultimately allows better decisions to be made. The same principle applies to research into wounding reduction. During the year, FGA continued to engage with work being undertaken through Victoria's Waterfowl Wounding Reduction Action Plan, including research examining hunter attitudes, behaviours and the environmental or situational factors that may contribute to wounding. FGA's position remains that this work should distinguish clearly between wounding, legal compliance and recommended hunting practice, while using sound research to identify practical opportunities to improve outcomes.

Hunting Beyond Victoria FGA's hunting membership extends beyond Victoria, and maintaining viable hunting opportunities nationally remains important. South Australia again provided open seasons for both ducks and Stubble Quail during 2026, while members in Tasmania also participated in the state's game seasons. In the Northern Territory, preparations continued for the 2026–27 Magpie Goose and waterfowl season. Private-land hunting opened from 15 August 2026, with designated hunting reserves opening from 5 September. The declared daily limits are seven Magpie Geese and ten other permitted waterfowl. FGA continues to maintain an interest in game management arrangements across jurisdictions and to support members with information about season settings, regulation and responsible hunting practices.

Pest And Predator Management Hunting and game management also intersect with the broader management of invasive animals. Across FGA's branch network, members continue to undertake fox, feral cat, rabbit and other pest-animal control on private and public land. This work supports landholders while also reducing pressure on native wildlife. During the year, FGA placed greater emphasis on the broader environmental benefits of targeted predator control. Removing foxes and feral cats from wetland and surrounding landscapes can benefit waterfowl, but the effect extends further to groundnesting birds, small mammals, reptiles and other native species exposed to the same predators. This work increasingly sits alongside habitat improvement and wetland management rather than being treated as a separate activity. Effective wildlife management requires attention to the whole landscape — habitat, water, predators and people.

Working With Government And Land Managers FGA continued to strengthen engagement with regulators, government departments, Parks Victoria and other land managers during the year. A particularly welcome development was renewed engagement with Parks Victoria around volunteerism, public-land management and community participation. Parks Victoria CEO Lee Miezis accepted an invitation to speak directly with FGA branch representatives at the General Presidents Meeting, providing an opportunity for constructive discussion about the role community organisations and volunteers can play on public land. For hunters, access and land management are closely connected. Maintaining healthy public land requires active management, and the people who regularly use these areas can provide considerable knowledge about local conditions, access, pest animals, habitat

and emerging issues. FGA will continue advocating for hunters and community organisations to be treated as constructive partners in these conversations.

Representing Hunters In Policy And Research Throughout 2025–26, FGA continued engaging with governments, agencies, researchers and other stakeholders on matters affecting game management and hunting. This work is not always visible. It includes submissions, meetings, consultation responses, discussions with regulators, participation in research and direct engagement with decision-makers. The objective is not simply to argue for more hunting opportunity. It is to advocate for good game management: decisions based on evidence, regulations proportionate to the risk being managed, continued investment in wildlife research and monitoring, practical access arrangements and recognition of the contribution responsible hunters make to land and wildlife management. That approach becomes increasingly important as governments consider changes to the agencies and structures responsible for outdoor recreation, hunting and game management. FGA will continue to seek specialist game-management expertise within those structures and a genuine role for organisations representing the people who hunt, volunteer and spend considerable time in the landscapes being managed.

Looking Ahead There is much to build on. Adaptive Harvest Management is beginning to provide a stronger evidence base for Victorian duck season decisions. New tracking and monitoring programs are improving knowledge of Australian game birds. Compliance results continue to demonstrate that the overwhelming majority of hunters encountered by regulators are doing the right thing. And across the country, members continue to participate in regulated hunting, pest management and practical conservation. None of this means the future can be taken for granted. Game management needs ongoing investment in science. Hunters need to maintain high standards in the field. Governments need to make decisions based on evidence rather than perception. And organisations such as FGA need to remain actively involved wherever policy affecting hunting, wildlife and public land is being developed. Our role is to make sure the experience of hunters is part of that process, while continuing to support responsible hunting and sustainable wildlife management. That will remain our focus in the year ahead. Field & Game Australia Hunting and Game Management Report 2025–2026

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Pest & Vermin Control Volunteer Hours Report Every hour counts – and every hour tells our story Across Field & Game Australia, volunteers contribute an extraordinary amount of time to their branches, communities and the environment each year. From pest animal control and wetland conservation to maintaining grounds, running shoots, managing canteens, organising events and completing the countless jobs that keep our branches operating, volunteering is at the heart of our organisation.

The Impact Of Volunteering Behind every successful branch, event and conservation project are people who have freely given their time to make it happen. Often these contributions are made quietly, without recognition, but collectively they have an enormous impact. Our volunteers help maintain and improve the places we enjoy, support the delivery of clay target shooting and hunting activities, care for wetlands and habitat, and create opportunities for people to come together through their local branches. The value of this contribution extends well beyond the hours themselves. Volunteering builds stronger branches and communities, brings together generations of knowledge and experience, and allows skills to be shared with the next generation of members.

Conservation In Action For many Field & Game Australia members, volunteering also means getting their boots on the ground. Wetland management, habitat restoration, nest box and henhouse programs, wildlife monitoring and pest animal control are practical examples of members contributing directly to conservation outcomes. These activities require time, commitment and often many hands. Whether it is a few hours spent maintaining a wetland or an ongoing conservation project undertaken by a branch, each contribution forms part of a much larger collective effort. It is this willingness to get involved that has long been a defining part of Field & Game Australia.

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Stronger Branches, Stronger Communities The same volunteer spirit can be seen across our clay target grounds and branch activities. Members prepare grounds, maintain equipment, set targets, organise competitions, manage canteens, welcome participants and take on committee and administrative roles. Much of this work happens behind the scenes, but without it, our branches simply could not provide the activities and opportunities our members enjoy. Volunteering also creates connection. Working alongside others towards a common goal builds friendships, shares knowledge and strengthens the sense of community that sits at the heart of our branch network.

Capturing Our Pest And Vermin Control Impact One area where we particularly encourage members to record their contribution is pest and vermin control. This work provides an important and measurable contribution to conservation and land management, and reporting it allows Field & Game Australia to build a clearer picture of the collective impact our members are having across the country. Every report adds to that picture. Recording the time spent and pest animals removed gives us valuable information that can help demonstrate our contribution to governments, land managers, stakeholders and the wider community. Importantly, we have made reporting quick and easy. Members can submit their pest and vermin control activity through our website member portal or by filling out a hard copy form, meaning just a few minutes spent recording an activity can help us demonstrate the much bigger story of what our members are achieving. Every hour volunteered makes a difference. By capturing the work we can measure, we can better demonstrate the impact of Field & Game Australia members – on our branches, our communities and the environment.

Pest & Vermin Control Report 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026

Branch

Species Taken Fox

Feral Feral Feral Rabbit Cat Dog Pig

Feral Goat

Travel Hare Other Time Hrs

Hunting Time Hrs

Expenses

Total Man Hrs @ $45per hr + expenses

Benalla

872

Colac

Darlington

560

1680

$7,000.00

$107,800.00

Echuca/Moama

246

137

110

400

$3,000.00

$25,950.00

Frankston

$330.00

$3,570.00

Furneaux

$150.00

$555.00

Geelong

203

1,770

124

681

$622.00

$36,847.00

Grampians

203

214

530

2020

$4,850.00

$119,600.00

Kilmore

130

$30.00

$1,380.00

Mornington

110

500

$1,000.00

Pinegrove

112

430

125

100

400

$1,000.00

$23,500.00

Port Phillip

$200.00

$920.00

Rushworth

355

$4,750.00

$7,675.00

Rutherglen

$30.00

$1,515.00

Sale

100

280

$750.00

$4,395.00

Shepparton

130

242

$4,000.00

$20,740.00

Timboon

$480.00

$4,440.00

VIC Fox Hunters

550

1,000

300

400

$15,000.00

$46,500.00

Warrnambool

193

523

119

212

220

1825

$8,160.00

$100,162.50

Wodonga Albury

$450.00

$3,600.00

3,120

103

5,011

119

127

342

693

2218

7968

$51,802.00

$510,149.50

Total

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Membership Report to March 31, 2026 Field & Game Australia continued to build on its strong membership base throughout the 2025–2026 financial year, with total membership reaching 16,839, up from 16,126 the previous year. This represents an increase of 4.4%, which reflects continued confidence in the organisation and the value of being part of the Field & Game Australia community. Membership remains at the heart of everything we do. Across our branch network, members are connected by shared interests in conservation, hunting and clay target sports, supported by the opportunities, advocacy and community that Field & Game Australia provides. Throughout the year, continued focus has been placed on both new members and strengthening engagement with our existing

membership. Regular communication, renewal initiatives and targeted engagement with lapsed members have helped reconnect people with the organisation, while our branches continue to play an important role in creating opportunities for members to participate, volunteer and stay involved at a local level. The continued growth in membership strengthens Field & Game Australia’s national voice and our ability to represent the interests of members. It also supports the work being undertaken across the organisation, from practical conservation and hunting advocacy to clay target events and participation opportunities around the country. Looking ahead, our focus remains on delivering genuine value to members, supporting our branches and continuing to grow a strong and engaged membership community built around the three pillars of conservation, hunting and clay target sports.

Branch Membership Totals As of March 31, 2026

Amount

Ararat & Stawell Field & Game

133

Mallacoota Field & Game

Bairnsdale Field & Game

469

MCC Clay Target Club

100

Ballarat Field & Game

698

Metropolitan Field & Game

620

Balranald Field & Game

Minyip Field & Game

150

Barmera Moorook Field & Game (SA)

154

Moe Field & Game

346

Bar-rook Sporting Field & Game (NSW)

245

Mornington Field & Game

349

Benalla Field & Game

410

Morwell Field & Game

328

Bendigo Field & Game

469

Mt Wycheproof Field & Game

Broome Field & Game

Natimuk Field & Game

335

Burdekin Field & Game

Northern Territory Field & Game

318

Canberra International Clay Target Club

Nugent Field & Game

Capricornia Field & Game

Orbost Field & Game

Casterton Field & Game

Pine Grove Field & Game

197

Clunes Field & Game

238

Port Phillip Field & Game

680

Cobram Field & Game

193

Portland Heywood Field & Game

Colac Field & Game

286

Queensland Field & Game

101

Coleraine Field & Game

155

Riverland Field & Game

107

Cranbourne Field & Game

338

Rushworth Field & Game

112

Darlington Field & Game

Rutherglen Field & Game

Deniliquin Field & Game

128

Sale Field & Game

1151

Donald Field & Game

125

Seymour Field & Game

746

Dorset Field & Game

194

Shepparton Field & Game

429

Dunolly Field & Game

South East Field & Game

Echuca-Moama Field & Game

248

South Gippsland Field & Game

143

Frankston Field & Game

773

Sunraysia Field & Game

309

Furneaux Field & Game

128

Swan Hill Field & Game

221

Geelong Field & Game

974

Tambo Valley Field & Game

Goulburn Workers Field & Game

Timboon Field & Game

129

Grampians Field & Game

Traralgon Field & Game

342

Griffith Field & Game

Wagga Wagga Field & Game

144

Huon Field & Game

118

Waikerie Field & Game

Keith Field & Game

Warrnambool Field & Game

183

Kilmore Field & Game

481

Westernport Field & Game

275

Kingston S.E. Field & Game

Wodonga-Albury Field & Game

324

Kyabram Field & Game

115

Yarra Valley Field & Game

357

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Clay Target Participation MONTH BRANCH NAME

31Jul-25

31Aug25

30Sep25

31Oct25

30Nov25

31Dec25

31Jan26

28Feb26

31Mar26

30Apr26

31May26

30Jun26

Total

Ararat & Stawell Field & Game

920

Bairnsdale Field & Game Inc.

155

109

159

1,015

Ballarat Field & Game

1,467

179

118

188

105

106

140

197

147

103

119

Balranald Field and Game

Bar-rook Field & Game

688

Benalla Field & Game

114

107

190

106

123

1,077

Bendigo Field & Game

106

890

Casterton Field & Game

100

378

Clunes Field & Game

109

118

119

122

115

792

Cobram Field and Game

110

123

124

909

Colac Field & Game

112

918

Coleraine Field and Game

657

Cranbourne Field & Game

115

101

111

1,010

Deniliquin Field and Game

114

541

Donald Field and Game

232

626

Dorset Field & Game

131

181

121

1,040

Dunolly Field and Game

Echuca-Moama Field & Game

104

930

Field & Game Australia

210

604

833

Frankston Field & Game

105

681

Furneaux Field and Game

251

Geelong Field & Game

543

Goulburn Workers Field & Game

255

Grampians Field and Game

158

587

Keith Field and Game

248

Kilmore Field & Game

113

111

114

112

226

121

108

187

1,429

Kingston S.E Field and Game

443

Mallacoota Field and Game

196

Metropolitan Field & Game Club Inc

115

123

138

673

Minyip & District Field & Game

101

156

104

1,066

Moe Angling Field and Game Inc

102

192

100

109

108

1,005

Morwell Field & Game

119

102

124

812

Mt Wycheproof Field and Game

445

Natimuk Field & Game

148

146

115

112

114

138

123

189

107

131

1,416

Northern Territory Field & Game

142

384

Pinegrove Field & Game

117

105

117

335

1,196

Port Phillip Field & Game

110

115

123

133

361

120

106

108

204

1,549

Portland/Heywood Field and Game

332

Riverland Field & Game

335

Rutherglen Field and Game

506

Sale Field & Game

130

137

173

195

210

251

144

157

155

253

1,805

Seymour Field & Game

162

152

285

146

137

134

171

177

298

1,662

Shepparton Field and Game

135

140

103

763

Sunraysia Field & Game

115

183

109

105

145

180

133

1,259

Swan Hill Field & Game

193

696

Tambo Valley Field & Game

187

Timboon Field & Game

182

680

Traralgon Field & Game

101

128

973

Wagga Wagga Field & Game

586

Warrnambool Field & Game

555

Westernport Field & Game

100

112

109

144

1,128

Wodonga/Albury Field & Game

185

662

Yarra Valley Field & Game

131

120

138

943

3,419

3,979

3,137

3,607

4,227

3,302

2,837

3,341

3,610

2,871

3,528

3,127

40,985

TOTAL

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Appendix A

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF FIELD & GAME AUSTRALIA INC

Report on the Audit of the Financial Report Opinion We have audited the financial report of Field & Game Australia Inc. (the association), which comprises the statement of financial position as at 30 June 2026, the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, the statement of cash flows for the year then ended, notes comprising a summary of material accounting policies and other explanatory information, and the certification by members of the Committee on the annual statements giving a true and fair view of the financial position and performance of the association. In our opinion, the accompanying financial report of Field & Game Australia Inc. is in accordance with the requirements of the Associations Incorporation Reform Act 2012 (Vic), including: (i)

giving a true and fair view of the association’s financial position as at 30 June 2026 and of its performance for the year then ended; and

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that the financial records kept by the association are such as to enable financial statements to be prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards.

Basis for Opinion We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Report section of our report. We are independent of the association in accordance with ethical requirements of the Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board’s APES 110: Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (the Code) that are relevant to our audit of the financial report in Australia. We have also fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the Code. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. Emphasis of Matter – Basis of Accounting We draw attention to Note 1 to the financial report, which describes the basis of accounting. The financial report has been prepared to assist the association to meet the requirements of Associations Incorporation Reform Act 2012 (Vic). As a result, the financial report may not be suitable for another purpose. Our opinion is not modified in respect of this matter. Responsibilities of the Committee for the Financial Report The Committee is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial report in accordance with the financial reporting requirements of the Associations Incorporation Reform Act 2012 (Vic) and for such internal control as the Committee determines is necessary to enable the preparation and fair presentation of a financial report that is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial report, the Committee is responsible for assessing the association’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the Committee either intends to liquidate the association or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so. The Committee is responsible for overseeing the association’s financial reporting process.

GEELONG OFFICE

35-37 Gordon Avenue Geelong West VIC 3218 T: 03 5221 6111 F: 03 5223 1966 26

MELBOURNE OFFICE

Level 3, 365 Little Collins Street Melbourne VIC 3000 T: 03 9670 4444 F: 03 5223 1966

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POSTAL ADDRESS

PO Box 4115 Geelong VIC 3220

EMAIL WEB

lbw@lbwca.com.au www.lbwca.com.au @lbwca

Liability limited by a scheme Approved under Professional Standards Legislation.

Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Report Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial report as a whole is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with the Australian Auditing Standards will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of this financial report. As part of an audit in accordance with the Australian Auditing Standards, we exercise professional judgement and maintain professional scepticism throughout the audit. We also: –

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Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial report, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control. Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the association’s internal control. Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by the Committee. Conclude on the appropriateness of the Committee’s use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the association’s ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor’s report to the related disclosures in the financial report or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor’s report. However, future events or conditions may cause the association to cease to continue as a going concern. Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the financial report, including the disclosures, and whether the financial report represents the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation.

We communicate with the Committee regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit. LBW BUSINESS & WEALTH ADVISORS

SRIPATHY SARMA Principal Dated: 25 August 2026

GEELONG OFFICE

35-37 Gordon Avenue Geelong West VIC 3218 T: 03 5221 6111 F: 03 5223 1966

MELBOURNE OFFICE

Level 3, 365 Little Collins Street Melbourne VIC 3000 T: 03 9670 4444 F: 03 5223 1966

POSTAL ADDRESS

PO Box 4115 Geelong VIC 3220

EMAIL WEB

lbw@lbwca.com.au www.lbwca.com.au @lbwca

Liability limited by a scheme Approved under Professional Standards Legislation.

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Appendix B

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE COMMITTEE OF FIELD & GAME AUSTRALIA INC AS THE TRUSTEE FOR THE WETLANDS ENVIRONMENTAL TASKFORCE PUBLIC FUND

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE COMMITTEE OF FIELD & GAME AUSTRALIA INC AS THE TRUSTEE FOR THE WETLANDS ENVIRONMENTAL TASKFORCE PUBLIC FUND Report on the Audit of the Financial Report

Opinion We have audited the financial report being the special purpose financial report, of Wetlands Environmental Taskforce Public Fund (the “Trust”), which comprises the statement of financial position as at 30 June 2026, the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income and statement of cash flows for the year then ended, notes comprising a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information, and the certification by the responsible persons’ on the annual statements giving a true and fair view of the financial position and performance of the Trust. In our opinion, the accompanying financial report of the Trust has been prepared in accordance with Div. 60 of the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Act 2012 (ACNC Act), including: (i)

giving a true and fair view of the Trust’s financial position as at 30 June 2026 and of its performance for the year then ended; and

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that the financial records kept by the Trust are such as to enable financial statements to be prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and Division 60 of the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Regulation 2013.

Basis for Opinion We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Report section of our report. We are independent of the Trust in accordance with the auditor independence requirements of the Australian Charities and Not-forprofits Commission Act 2012 (ACNC Act) and the ethical requirements of the Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (the Code) that are relevant to our audit of the financial report in Australia. We have also fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the Code. We confirm that the independence declaration required by the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Act 2012 (ACNC Act), which has been given to the committee of the trustee entity, would be in the same terms if given to the committee of the trustee entity as at the time of this auditor’s report. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. Emphasis of Matter – Basis of Accounting We draw attention to Note 1 to the financial report, which describes the basis of accounting. The financial report has been prepared for the purpose of fulfilling the Trust’s financial reporting responsibilities under the Australian Charities and Not-forprofits Commission Act 2012 (ACNC Act). As a result, the financial report may not be suitable for another purpose. Our opinion is not modified in respect of this matter. Committee’ Responsibilities for the Financial Report The committee of the trustee entity are responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial report in accordance with the financial reporting requirements of the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Act 2012 (ACNC Act) and for such internal control as the committee of the trustee entity determines is necessary to enable the preparation and fair presentation of the financial report that is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

GEELONG OFFICE

35-37 Gordon Avenue Geelong West VIC 3218 T: 03 5221 6111 F: 03 5223 1966

MELBOURNE OFFICE

Level 3, 365 Little Collins Street Melbourne VIC 3000 T: 03 9670 4444 F: 03 5223 1966

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POSTAL ADDRESS

PO Box 4115 Geelong VIC 3220

EMAIL WEB

lbw@lbwca.com.au www.lbwca.com.au @lbwca

Liability limited by a scheme Approved under Professional Standards Legislation.

In preparing the financial report, the committee of the trustee entity are responsible for assessing the Trust’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the committee either intends to liquidate the Trust or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so. The committee of the trustee entity are responsible for overseeing the Trust’s financial reporting process. Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Report Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial report as a whole is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with the Australian Auditing Standards will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of this financial report. As part of an audit in accordance with the Australian Auditing Standards, we exercise professional judgement and maintain professional scepticism throughout the audit. We also: –

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Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Trust’s internal control. Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by the committee of the trustee entity. Conclude on the appropriateness of the committee of the trustee entity’s use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the Trust’s ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor’s report to the related disclosures in the financial report or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor’s report. However, future events or conditions may cause the Trust to cease to continue as a going concern. Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the financial report, including the disclosures, and whether the financial report represents the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation.

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We communicate with the committee of the trustee entity regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit.

LBW BUSINESS & WEALTH ADVISORS

Sripathy Sarma Principal Dated: 21 August 2026

GEELONG OFFICE

35-37 Gordon Avenue Geelong West VIC 3218 T: 03 5221 6111 F: 03 5223 1966

MELBOURNE OFFICE

Level 3, 365 Little Collins Street Melbourne VIC 3000 T: 03 9670 4444 F: 03 5223 1966

POSTAL ADDRESS

PO Box 4115 Geelong VIC 3220

EMAIL WEB

lbw@lbwca.com.au www.lbwca.com.au @lbwca

Liability limited by a scheme Approved under Professional Standards Legislation.

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AUDITOR’S INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION TO THE RESPONSIBLE PERSONS OF FIELD & GAME AUSTRALIA INC AS THE TRUSTEE FOR THE WETLANDS ENVIRONMENTAL TASKFORCE PUBLIC FUND

In accordance with the requirements of section 60-40 of the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission Act 2012 for the audit of Field & Game Australia Inc as the trustee for the Wetlands Environmental Taskforce Public Fund for the year ended 30 June 2026. I declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, there have been: 1.

No contraventions of the auditor independence requirements of the Australian Charities and Not for Profits Commission Act 2012 in relation to the audit; and

No contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit

LBW BUSINESS & WEALTH ADVISORS

Sripathy Sarma Principal Date: 21 August 2026

GEELONG OFFICE

35-37 Gordon Avenue Geelong West VIC 3218 T: 03 5221 6111 F: 03 5223 1966 54

MELBOURNE OFFICE

Level 3, 365 Little Collins Street Melbourne VIC 3000 T: 03 9670 4444 F: 03 5223 1966

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POSTAL ADDRESS

PO Box 4115 Geelong VIC 3220

EMAIL WEB

lbw@lbwca.com.au www.lbwca.com.au @lbwca

Liability limited by a scheme Approved under Professional Standards Legislation.

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