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
AFTA Chair’s Report – AGM 2025
AFTA Chair's Report - AGM 2025"Central to AFTA's mission is the drive to encourage more individuals, particularly families, women, and young people, to adopt recreational fishing as a leisure activity. The organisation champions the idea that success within the...
Presidents Report – AGM 2025
AFTA President's Report - AGM 2025"I am grateful for the privilege of serving on the Board for the past nine years" "Notably, we turned around our financial situation, progressing from limited funds to a stable operation that invests in programs benefitting the...
FRDC MD Appointment
International fishing and aquaculture leader Mr Sean Sloan has been announced as the new Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) Managing Director. FRDC Chair, Dr Elizabeth (Beth) Woods OAM, welcomed Sean to the role as the Corporation enters an...
PIRSA | Fishing limit updates for 2025/26
Snapper catch limits have been increased in the South East Fishing Zone for recreational fishers from 1 July, The new recreational (non-charter) daily limits for Snapper in the South East Zone are: Bag limit: 3 Snapper per person per day (combined total of large and...
National Recreational Fishing Forum Bursaries Reminder
A reminder that if you wish to nominate any staff or members of your organisation to receive a bursary to attend the National Recreational Fishing Forum on July 22, you will need to submit applications immediately. If we cannot subscribe to bursaries from our member...
Extension to NSW Mulloway Harvest Strategy Consultation
Public consultation on the Draft NSW Mulloway Harvest Strategy remains open until midnight, Thursday 31 July 2025. Consultation information can be accessed at...
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Let's Fish Australia
An initative of AFTA, the Let’s Fish Australia campaign consists of a series of television ads and social media clips encouraging families, friends, and newcomers to get out there and wet a line.
The project’s themes focus on fishing as a perfect choice for fun, relaxation, togetherness, enjoying nature, and mental health.