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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
Submission to the Victorian Fisheries Authority – Proposed Mulloway Improvement Program
AUSTRALIAN FISHING TRADE ASSOCIATION Submission to the Victorian Fisheries Authority Proposed Mulloway Improvement Program To Taylor Hunt, Manager of Recreational Fisheries, Victorian Fisheries Authority Email taylor.hunt@vfa.vic.gov.au From Australian Fishing Trade...
2026 Boating Data Report Card Released
The Boating Industry Association Ltd (BIA) recently released the State of the Industry Data Report revealing national turnover at $10.5 billion for 2025-26, holding steady on the previous record year. BIA CEO Andrew Fielding said the report, launched at the Sydney...
South Australian fishers are helping lead the way in stewardship
Earlier this year, 197 participants took part in the Recreational Fishing Stewardship Survey conducted by the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) and the Australian Recreational Fishing Foundation (ARFF). Thank you to everyone who generously gave...
Commonwealth Marine Parks Review 30 x 2030
Have Your Say: Australian Marine Parks Review The Director of National Parks has opened public consultation to inform new management plans and proposed changes to several Australian Marine Parks. AFTA is seeking input from members with direct knowledge, business...
Presidents Report – AGM 2026
AFTA President's Report - AGM 2026“If we continue to listen, act and keep participation at the centre of our decisions, AFTA will be well placed to support a stronger future for our industry.” At the 2025 AFTA Industry Gala Dinner, I spoke about the need to continue...
AFTA Chair’s Report – AGM 2026
AFTA Chair's Report - AGM 2026“The past year has reinforced both the resilience of our industry and the importance of strong, coordinated advocacy.” Message from the Chair Over the past 12 months, AFTA members across Australia have confronted serious challenges. Algal...
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