AFTA: SUPPORT YOUR ASSOCIATION
The Australian Fishing Trade Association (AFTA) is your professional trade association. Your membership fee supports the future sustainability of our industry and ensures the rights of recreational anglers throughout Australia are safeguarded for future generations.
Our purpose is to benefit our members: wholesalers, importers, manufacturers, retailers of fishing goods and services, and those involved in recreational fishing media.
AFTA: PROTECTING FISHING’S FUTURE
We strive to protect the future of recreational fishing by consistently engaging with political leaders at all levels of government. AFTA provides detailed submissions to the government on various issues, reflecting the concerns of our members.
Our goal is to achieve robust, well-considered, and equitable policy outcomes that either benefit or minimise the negative impact on the recreational fishing industry.
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CURRENT NEWS
South Australian Election March 21st 2026: Party Commitments #2
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Tunnel Net Fishing Gear within the GBR World Heritage Property
Following the recreational fishing industry consortium of Australian Fishing Trade Association, ANSA (Qld), Brisbane Fly Fishing Club, The Inshore Flats Project, North Queensland Fly Fishers’ Club, Sunfish & the Queensland Recreational Fishing Network...
Re-opening of Channel Point Black Jewfish Management area
The Finocchiaro CLP Government has lifted the temporary Channel Point exclusion area following targeted action to protect declining Black Jewfish stocks. The four-month closure formed part of a precautionary, evidence-based approach under the NT Coastal Line Fishery...
Minns Government takes major step forward for recreational fishing in NSW
AFTA welcomes the announcement of a state peak body for NSW. We have been advocating for its introduction for some time. The Minns Labor Government has today announced a significant milestone in recreational fishing by releasing the draft Enhancing Recreational...
Future of West Coast Region: AFTA Supports Exclusive Recreational Fishing Zone Amid Political Debate
Amidst ongoing political manoeuvres by the Liberal and National opposition in Western Australia, the Australian Fishing Trade Association (AFTA) has sought clarification regarding the coalition’s position on reopening the West Coast bio region to commercial fishing....
Labor Delivers Recovery Centre For Threatened Fish
Labor is backing Victoria’s freshwater fisheries by giving endangered fish species a massive boost. Minister Dimopoulos today announced the Macquarie Perch Recovery Centre at the Snobs Creek Hatchery is now complete. The brand-new $5 million centre will give the...
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