SFF fallout continues after Carlo Di Falco's change of heart on the stadium

The Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party has yet to fill two executive positions left vacant following the resignation of two key members who took issue with Lyons MP Carlo Di Falco’s support of Macquarie Point Stadium.

Adrian Pickin left his role as party chair after nine years, while Michal Frydrych stepped down as vice chair.

Wayne Turale is now acting in the lead role of the executive until the places are filled at the next party meeting.

Having run on a platform opposing the stadium project and then changing his stance to one of support, the party executives accused Mr Di Falco of not following party policy and creating division within the team.

However, in a statement to the media the Party said that it remains strong, stable and united.

“We are pleased to confirm that we have an enthusiastic team of nominees to fill all Executive and Committee positions. All nominations have been accepted and will be formally voted on at the upcoming meeting.

“Our members, supporters and communities deserve clarity and consistency - and that is exactly what our new executive is delivering.

“Our commitment to advocating for regional Tasmania, protecting rural lifestyles, and standing up for practical, common-sense policy has not wavered.

“The Party remains focused on a stable, united platform, working closely and collaboratively with our elected member, Carlo Di Falco MP, to represent the interests of our communities with integrity and purpose.”

Mr Di Falco disappointed fellow party members and voters when he recently backed the stadium project when it faced Tasmania's lower house.

It has since passed the state's upper house.

The latest departures followed that of former secretary and candidate Phillip Bigg, who ran as an independent in the July state election.

According to Mr de Falco, the party “is no worse for it”, saying other committee members have stepped up.

“We’re as strong as we’ve always been and I have the full support of the party and the executive,” he said.

“We had a discussion, and we encourage robust debate within the party, and they decided they didn’t like the outcome.

“When I changed my position I knew it would upset a few people, however I had to weigh up what was best and what was the most responsible decision for the people who voted for me.” 

“As far as the stadium goes I heard far more support for it than people pushing back, I feel really comfortable about my decision.”