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Australia’s recreational fishing trade is a great industry we should be proud of and willing to protect. However, AFTA can only continue protecting and promoting our industry if it is supported by the industry, which means through membership and the annual tackle show.

 

CURRENT NEWS

 

Local NT organisations reel in $365,000 in rec fishing grants

The Finocchiaro CLP Government has ramped up its support for the growth of recreational fishing in the Territory, with over $365,000 in funding provided to nine local organisations through the Northern Territory Recreation Fishing Grants Scheme (NTRFGS). Minister for...

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New Fisheries vessel bolsters compliance efforts in NT waters

The Finocchiaro Territory Government is strengthening efforts to safeguard our waterways and world-class fishing industry, with the introduction of a new fisheries compliance vessel. The new vessel is part of broader compliance improvements to support sustainability...

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Policy Submission Responses in WA

On December 10th, 2024, AFTA, on behalf of the Board and all Western Australian members, submitted its Policy on Recreational Fishing ahead of the election on March 8th, 2025 to The Hon Don Punch MLA: Minister for Fisheries Ms Libby Mettam MLA: Leader of the Liberal...

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AFTA Policy Submission on Recreational Fishing in WA

Attention all Western Australian Members: AFTA’s Policy Submission on Recreational Fishing (copy below) was sent to: The Hon Don Punch MLA  Minister for Fisheries Ms Libby Mettam MLA Leader of the Liberal Opposition Mr Shane Love MLA Leader of the Nationals WA Leader...

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