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ORGANISATION & GOVERNANCE

QLD RIFLE ASSOCIATION INC.

DELIVERING FOR MEMBERS

QRA – A PLACE TO BELONG

Our organisation dates back to 1861 and we take pride in our history and contribution to the community. 

We provide a unique community sport, offering participation at all levels to a wide range of people throughout Queensland.  The QRA is an incorporated association with a board of directors which represents the interests of members from various affiliated rifle clubs around the state. These people come from all walks of life, and as individuals have found they have a place to belong within our QRA community. 

Peter Doig – CEO Queensland Rifle Association

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2025 Annual Report

OUR VISION & MISSION

To be internationally recognised for providing the most professional, safe and inclusive Target Shooting experience for all members and participants.

OUR PURPOSE

We develop an environment that enhances organisational and club administration for long term sustainability, while supporting quality facilities to allow our members to learn, develop and compete in a professional and supportive way.

OUR VALUES

  • DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

    Equitable opportunities to participate

  • ACCOUNTABILITY

    Take ownership and accept responsibility

  • TEAMWORK

    Harmonious, enjoyable, flexible and supportive

  • EXCELLENCE

    Benchmarking safety, innovation and competition

  • INTEGRITY

    Respectful, honest, trustworthy and reliable

STRATEGIC PLAN 2022-2027

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Download the Membership Survey Analysis by CPR GROUP

Queensland Rifle Association (QRA) is reviewing how its full membership category is structured to ensure future membership options remain fair, flexible and reflective of how people participate in the sport. To support this work, all full members were invited to complete a short survey by 5 January to share their experiences, values and perspectives. The purpose of the survey was to understand how full members engage with rifle shooting, what they value most about their membership, and how current
fees and benefits are perceived. The survey also sought to test perceptions of value for money and price sensitivity using a recognised pricing methodology.

Importantly, the survey’s role was not to make decisions, but to gather clear, evidence-based insights so the Board can make informed decisions that support the long-term sustainability of both the organisation and its members. A total of 258 responses were received, including 161 fully completed surveys. Respondents represented a broad cross-section of clubs, age groups, lengths of involvement and participation levels, providing a robust evidence base for future consideration.

Membership Survey Analysis

STRATEGIC PILLARS

GROW PARTICIPATION AND MEMBER ENGAGEMENT

Grow the level of interest and sustainable participation in target shooting across all demographics in the community.

PEOPLE, PLAYERS AND TEAMS

QRA’s participation development pathways will allow athletes and officials to realise their potential and participate at whatever level they choose throughout their life.

GOVERNANCE SUPPORTING GROWTH

Improving and supporting governance across all levels to help deliver our sport across the community and ensure financial sustainability.

STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

  • Grow membership to 5,000 by 2027
  • Revise and further develop our website
  • Expand social media presence
  • Grow GIAS program to 1,000 p.a.
  • Refine membership options
  • Streamline member on-boarding
  • Benchmark membership growth and retention
  • Conduct member satisfaction survey
  • Improve communication and engagement with members, volunteers and participants
  • Survey and assess current skills development activities
  • Professional development pathways for volunteers, athletes, coaches and officials
  • Review Competition structures to support better skills growth
  • Capture and share lessons learned across the organisation
  • Increase the number of accredited skills coaches
  • Increase state team nominations
  • Review rules and regulations
  • Ensure sub-committees are aligned to meet QRA and legal requirements
  • Review and confirm sub-committee charters
  • Identify governance training needs at all levels in our sport
  • Develop a five-year business plan
  • Develop a plan to grow revenue by 10% annually
  • Review and refine investment policy
  • Conduct annual review of QRA Board performance
  • Grow and Strengthen all Stakeholder relationships

QRA BOARD

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CHAIRMAN
ANDREW MCKILLOP
BOARD MEMBER
PIERS CAMBRIDGE
BOARD MEMBER
GLENN RUSH
BOARD MEMBER
TEGAN ARAYA
BOARD MEMBER
NIKKI SLEE
BOARD INDEPENDENT
RYAN SHAW
BOARD INDEPENDENT
KYLE MCMILLEN

ASSOCIATION SECRETARY

Michelle Fletcher

Michelle has a strong background in Administration, operational and project management. She has over 25 years experience in Sport Administration from High Performance to Grass Roots in Shooting, Disabled Sport, Touch Football and Basketball.  She has a vast knowledge of shooting sports and the administration processes and procedures.

Michelle was Operations Manager for Rifle for the Sydney 2000 Olympic and Paralympic Games and was High Performance Coordinator for the Australian Paralympic Shooting Team for over 10 years.

Michelle’s administration management skills from both public and private sector businesses will support the QRA Board and the Governance Sub-Committee in progressing its Strategic Priorities for the QRA Inc.

Michelle Fletcher

Michelle has a strong background in Administration, operational and project Management. She has over 25 years experience in Sport Administration from High Performance to Grass Roots in Shooting, Disabled Sport, Touch Football and Basketball.   She has a vast knowledge of shooting sports and the administration processes and procedures.  

Michelle was Operations Manager for Rifle for the Sydney 2000 Olympic and Paralympic Games and was High Performance Coordinator for the Australian Paralympic Shooting Team for over 10 years.

Michelle’s administration management skills from both Public and Private sector businesses will support the QRA Board and the Governance Sub-Committee in progressing its Strategic Priorities for the QRA Inc.

QRA SUB-COMMITTEES

Governance

Ian Smith (Chair)
Ryan Shaw
Thomas Kitching
Tessa Dimond
Brett Kettle

Meet the Sub-committee

Finance

Cheryl Dixon (Chair)
John Caske
David Reddan
Ian Marks
Thomas Kitching

Meet the Sub-committee

Competition

Shane Abood
Doug Benjamin
Cameron Free
Karen Heald
Andrew Burns

Commemorations

Chris Hill
BSUC Rep
Mark Xavier
Ian Smith
Lyn Cramp

Assurance, Audit & Risk

David Neely
Andrew McKillop

Further information will be available shortly.

Other Sub-committees

  • Recognition and Achievement
  • Representative Teams

Charters (pdf)

Zone Representatives

The QRA Zone Representatives (the ‘Committee’) is a group of individuals tasked with ensuring two-way communication between the Board and Management to the Clubs and Members.

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Rules, Policies & Procedures

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Our Location

Belmont Shooting Complex

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About Us

The Queensland Rifle Association fosters target rifle shooting and firearms training through our clubs.   Different classes of rifle shooting are conducted by our Clubs under the Standard Shooting Rules (SSRs) of the National Rifle Association of Australia (NRAA).

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Our Location

Belmont Shooting Complex

Queensland Rifle Association acknowledges the support of the Department of Tourism, Innovation and Sport.  Through this financial support QRA is able to deliver a number of programs designed to meet the goals of Queensland Government’s Activate! Queensland Strategy.

QRA-WHITE BACK (1)

ANDREW MCKILLOP

CHAIRMAN

Portfolios: President, RTO Training, Marketing and Membership

Club: Pacific Rifle Club

Where did you grow up, and where in Queensland are you based now?

I grew up on the Sunshine Coast Hinterland in a town called Maleny. I have moved around a lot and spent a number of years in the Bundaberg region but I am now living in Bellmere – north of Brisbane.

How long have you been involved in the shooting sport? And what triggered you to get involved?

I stated shooting when I was 14. It was on a dairy farm in Maleny where pigeons used to get stuck into the grain so I commenced my shooting journey in a pest management environment. Leaving school I joined the Army and obviously shot a fair bit in that employment. Over the following years I did the odd bit of shooting as recreation more so. In around 2006 I started shooting more on western Qld properties undertaking pest management again, this got me the precision bug. I was exposed to Full Bore in 2013 when I was sighting in a rifle and someone told me about the long range shooting up the road in Bundaberg on Sunday mornings. The very next Sunday morning I was present and the well the rest is history. I was hooked!!

What is it that you are bringing to the sport of shooting in your role as board member?

I have a commercial background so I feel that I am bringing that experience to the Board. Having a passion for the sport is obviously important and being able to give back to the sport that has given me a lot of purpose is very important to me. I recognise the history that the sport has and I see the longevity that shooters can obtain for this sport too. I feel that my presence on the Board is helping to strengthen the sport that others – mostly our new shooters and juniors – might just get that opportunity to enjoy the life long experiences that others have had to.

What do you love most about the sport of shooting?

The inclusive nature of the sport. You compete and interact with everyone and within that interaction you find like minded people that are truly genuine. It allows some very strong friendships to grow, this is what is to be loved about our sport.

PIERS CAMBRIDGE

BOARD MEMBER

Portfolios: 

Club: Natives Rifle Club

Piers Cambridge has been a continuous member of the NRAA since 1986 and is a current member of the Natives Rifle Club, having re-joined the QRA in 2024. His shooting involvement spans four decades, beginning at age 16, and includes extensive service in club, state, and national governance roles. As noted in his submission, he has served as “Chairman and Board Member NRAA… returned NRAA budget to surplus; Range Officers Handbook and Training” and previously held executive positions at Canberra Rifle Club, Townsville Marksmen Rifle Club, and Natives Rifle Club.

Piers’ professional background includes a 34-year career as a senior officer in the Australian Army, culminating in senior leadership, logistics, and ICT project delivery roles. His experience includes serving as “Commanding Officer (CEO) of Joint Logistics Unit North Queensland… managing a budget of $150m… and over 200 people” and later as Director of Business ICT at Army Headquarters, responsible for major ICT programs and a $70m sustainment budget. He currently works as a consultant in technology and government.

He brings skills in governance, strategic planning, risk management, financial oversight, project delivery, and range safety. Piers emphasises transparent communication, member engagement, and decision-making in the long-term interests of the sport. He identifies key challenges for the QRA, including strategy, cost pressures, compliance, public perception, and political engagement, and believes his experience positions him to contribute meaningfully to these areas.

GLENN RUSH

BOARD MEMBER

Club: Ipswich & District Rifle Club

Glenn Rush is the Club Captain of the Ipswich and District Rifle Club and a senior public service professional with more than 20 years’ experience in leadership, governance, and continuous improvement at the Queensland Public Trustee. His career has been defined by delivering customer-focused reforms, strengthening organisational performance, and managing complex trust, estate, and statutory responsibilities.

Throughout his tenure, Glenn has held several senior leadership roles, including Acting Director Customer Experience, where he oversaw transformational change across multiple service lines and led diverse operational teams. He brings extensive expertise in quality assurance, performance reporting, stakeholder engagement, and risk-based governance, supported by his long service as Manager of Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement.

Glenn’s shooting career is equally distinguished. He has represented Queensland in State F-Class teams on multiple occasions and maintains strong family ties within the QRA dating back to the 1920’s. He currently serves on the QRA Zone Representative Committee and leads the QRA Museum Working Group, contributing to the preservation and promotion of the Association’s history. Glenn is deeply committed to the future of the sport and has been an active voice in discussions surrounding recent firearms legislation changes.

He is widely recognised for supporting clubs across Queensland, particularly in the preparation of grant submissions, and has successfully secured funding for both his own club and others. Glenn holds a Graduate Certificate in Business (Philanthropy & Nonprofit Studies), a Bachelor of Business Management, and a Certificate IV in Personal Trust Administration.

Respected for his strategic mindset, integrity, and commitment to strong governance frameworks, Glenn brings a valuable blend of professional expertise and lifelong dedication to the shooting community.

TEGAN ARAYA

BOARD MEMBER

Portfolios: 

Club: Monto Rifle Club

Tegan Araya brings over 17 years of professional experience in the banking and financial services sector, with a strong background in customer service, financial administration, compliance, and operational accuracy. Her career includes senior frontline roles with the Bank of Queensland and the National Australia Bank, where she was recognised for integrity, attention to detail, and building strong customer relationships.

Tegan has been an active member of the Monto Rifle Club since 2002 and has served as Club Treasurer since 2013, managing budgeting, reconciliation, reporting, and governance compliance. She contributes to event coordination and supports the committee in maintaining transparent and responsible club operations.

With extensive experience in financial management, risk awareness, and community-based sporting administration, Tegan offers practical, member-focused skills and a strong commitment to supporting the long-term sustainability of the QRA.

NIKKI SLEE

BOARD MEMBER

Club: University of Queensland

Nikki is a current member of the University Rifle Club and has been a member of the QRA since 2012. Nikki shoots FTR which she enjoys, giving her a break from her busy work life as an ENT Surgeon and Director of Paediatric ENT Surgery at the Queensland Children’s Hospital in Brisbane.

Nikki has represented Australia internationally and was Vice Captain of the Australian FTR team in Ottawa 2017 where they came a close second. Nikki is currently the Australian FTR team Captain for the 2026 World Championships coming up in Bisley. She has also been on previous Queensland FTR state teams and a current member on the Queensland FTR squad. Nikki likes traveling to country Prize Meetings and has that competitive streak that is in all of
us.


Nikki has excellent leadership and communication skills, governance and regulatory management, and risk management. She is a graduate and member of the Australian Institute of Company of Directors and understands the challenges organizations face in the current climate. As a small business owner Nikki understands the financial and commercial side to business and the need for adaptability and resilience. She is keen to see the sport grow and to continue to foster the amazing community spirit she has seen throughout her shooting career.

Ryan Shaw

Independent Board Member

Ryan Shaw is a current serving independent QRA Board member, contributing to governance, compliance, and strategic oversight, and a has previously been a Non-Executive Director at Gaythorne RSL, where he “led the implementation of a comprehensive risk management framework and governance restructure” for an $11 million turnover organisation.

He is an experienced company director with a strong background in corporate governance, business law, strategic leadership, and risk management. He holds a Master of Business Law, Master of Business Administration, Graduate Diploma of Strategic Leadership, and is a Graduate of the Company Directors Course. His CV highlights his strengths in “governance expertise, business law & compliance, and strategic planning and growth.”

Ryan currently serves as Executive Director and Vice President of the Army Sniper Association – Australia, where he has provided foundational governance, risk management, and legal compliance to support the organisation’s establishment.

Professionally, Ryan works as an Account Manager with a leading defence sector business driving multi-million-dollar business development and maintaining high-level relationships with government and Defence stakeholders. His executive background also includes Managing Director roles in social enterprise and technology businesses, and senior leadership positions in strategy, safety, and organisational development.

With extensive experience across Defence, corporate, and community sectors, Ryan brings a strong governance mindset, legal and regulatory acumen, and a commitment to service and community impact. His independent perspective and broad board experience position him to contribute meaningfully to the strategic direction and long-term sustainability of the QRA.

KYLE MCMILLEN

BOARD MEMBER

Portfolios: 

Club: Independent

Kyle McMillen is an experienced governance and organisational leadership professional with a strong background in human resources, industrial relations, policy development, and strategic stakeholder engagement. His career spans senior roles across government, Defence-industry, corporate, and not-for-profit sectors, supported by a Master of Business Administration and multiple qualifications in leadership, WHS, risk management, and project management. His résumé describes him as “a highly motivated, committed and results driven individual known for my high-level interpersonal and leadership skills.”

Kyle currently serves as HR Manager for Baseline Management, leading enterprise-wide HR, WHS, IR/ER, facilities, and compliance operations across multiple Queensland sites, supporting more than 350 staff. His previous roles include HR Manager at Oakey Beef Exports, Principal HR Advisor at the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission, Senior IR Advisor on the Cross River Rail project, and Group HR/IR Manager at NIOA. He has extensive experience in policy development, enterprise bargaining, governance compliance, risk management, and organisational strategy.

Kyle also brings significant board-level experience as a Director of Gaythorne RSL, where he has contributed to governance, financial oversight, strategic planning, and major capital works, including an “$8 million renovation, enhancing facilities and improving member experience.” He additionally serves as a Board Director for Defence in Business, supporting national advocacy and professional development for Defence-experienced personnel.

With a strong understanding of government processes, stakeholder engagement, and policy formation – reinforced by his Defence background and NV1 security clearance – Kyle offers an independent, commercially minded, and strategically focused perspective to support the long-term governance and sustainability of the QRA.