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CURRENT NEWS
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...
Changes to lifejacket laws in QLD
A lifejacket is a vital piece of safety equipment that could save your life. The best idea is to make sure you wear it. Put the lifejacket on as part of your pre-trip preparation. It is a lot harder to put a lifejacket on in the water during an emergency. Lifejacket...
CLP Government demands urgent federal action on illegal fishing in NT waters
The CLP Government is urging a stronger federal response to the rise in illegal foreign fishing activity. Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries Gerard Maley called for greater action and resources from Australian Border Force, and federal agencies, to address this...
Proposed determinations open for comment – Fisheries Scientific Committee
Proposed determinations open for comment - Fisheries Scientific Committee The Fisheries Scientific Committee (FSC) is an independent scientific committee established under Part 7A of the Fisheries Management Act 1994 (FM Act). One of its principal functions relates to...
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