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Australia’s fishing trade is a great industry, one we should be proud of and one we should be willing to protect. However, AFTA can only keep protecting and promoting our industry if it is supported by the industry, through support for the tradeshow, through support for other events and through membership.
Latest News
AFTA meets with Qld Minister for Fisheries, The Hon. Mark Furner MP
During the March AFTA Board meeting in Brisbane, the Qld Minister for Fisheries, The Hon. Mark Furner MP address the Board on Queensland Fisheries policies that affect Recfishers. See video here: Furner AFTA - HD 720p
Summary of COVID-19 Stimulus Package
COVID-19 Government Support Update Today the Prime Minister, Scott Morrison addressed the Federal Parliament on COVID-19. https://www.pm.gov.au/media/ministerial-statement-australian-parliament-house-act The Commonwealth Government has imposed restrictions on social...
NSW Minister, Adam Marshall rules out any further NSW Marine Parks
At a meeting with AFTA President, Michael Starkey, NSW Minister The Hon Adam Marshall ruled out any new Marine Parks.
THE FISHING INDUSTRY CAN DRIVE ITS OWN NARRATIVE
Wind the clocks back to 2008 when most industry sectors experienced a huge downturn in business and the sentiment driving it. Retail, housing, international travel, the share market and the general outlook was dire and with this came a general media driven narrative...
Save Yarra Bay! Sunday 15 March at Yarra Bay from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Dear fellow anglers, As you are aware there is a push by the NSW Government to reclaim one of the most safest, productive and easy accessible spots for small boats, kayaks and spearfishers on Botany Bay. The plan is to take Molineux Point and a big chunk of Yarra Bay...
Coronavirus and Australian Workplace Laws
Coronavirus and Australian Workplace Laws 4 February 2020 Find out about your workplace entitlements and obligations if you're affected by the outbreak of coronavirus. Please visit the Australian Government Department of Health website for the latest information on...