by AFTA | Nov 22, 2023 | Blog
AFTA made urgent and successful representations to Noosa Councillors on members’ behalf and broadly circulated a letter critical of the process and the total lack of transparency on the proposed Noosa River Catchment Management Plan (NRCMP). Whilst the Noosa Council...
by AFTA | Nov 22, 2023 | Blog
Frogleys Offshore, a renowned leader in the Australian fishing tackle industry, is proud to announce a major milestone in its pursuit of delivering the best angling products to fishing enthusiasts across the nation. The company has successfully secured the exclusive...
by AFTA | Nov 21, 2023 | Blog
The WA Industry is reeling from another questionable decision from the Fisheries Minister, this time banning ALL wire traces from shore between Mandurah and Two Rocks. This is apparently a way to prevent Shark attacks and stop attracting them to our beaches, despite...
by AFTA | Nov 21, 2023 | President's & Chair Report
AFTA Chair’s Report – November 2023 “Gillnet fishing involves using fine-meshed nets at river mouths or estuaries that catch “everything”. They catch dugong, turtles, dolphins, and Saw sharks; they catch fish they are not aiming for. The...
by AFTA | Nov 21, 2023 | Blog
The Department for Infrastructure and Transport (DIT) is beginning work to develop the first-ever South Australian Recreational Boating Safety Strategy. The strategy will guide the decisions and actions of the Government over the next five years to create improved...