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
Rebuilding Programs for NSW Fish Stocks
TRANSCRIPT Public consultation on Rebuilding Programs for NSW Fish Stocks Dear Mr Baldwin, NSW DPIRD is developing rebuilding programs to...
AFTA Chair’s Report – November 2025
AFTA Chair's Report - November 2025"The Australian Fishing Trade Association commends the proactive efforts of various governments in their commitment to ensuring stock sustainability. By investing in hatcheries and enhancing species-specific stocks, these initiatives...
FRDC | Can hatchery fish build recreational fish biomass?
Testing the feasibility of stocking Sand Flathead, Snapper and Estuary Perch has demonstrated the benefits enhancement can have in supporting conservation and climate-driven opportunities for Tasmania’s recreational fisheries. Tasmania’s recreational fishery is a...
SA Election 21st March 2026: Party Commitments
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New bag and boat limits for recreational fishing in SA
The Australian Fishing Trade Association (AFTA) confirms that, while we have formally objected to the newly announced reductions to bag and boat limits in SA, these changes are now in force as of 1 November 2025. We understand the frustration and concern this may...
AFTA formally objects to SA’s proposed 50% reduction
The Hon Peter MalinauskasPremier, South Australia The Hon Claire ScrivenMinister for Primary Industries and Regional Development Dear Premier and Minister, Re: Algal Bloom Impacts Measures On behalf of the Australian Fishing Trade Association (AFTA) Board and our...
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