by AFTA | Apr 30, 2026 | President's & Chair Report
AFTA Chair’s Report – April 2026 Hon.Bob Baldwin AFTA Chair “the impending amalgamation of the Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA) and the Game Management Authority (GMA) into a single, centralised statutory body Outdoor Recreation Victoria (ORV) is...
by AFTA | Apr 27, 2026 | Blog
To support the recovery of fish stocks impacted by the algal bloom, the revised management arrangements for the species outlined below will be implemented from Friday, 1 May 2026. SPECIES AFFECTED Blue Crabs – Reinstatement of full bag and boat limits in the...
by AFTA | Apr 27, 2026 | Blog
In response to months of improved beach conditions and latest monitoring trends, the State Government is now in a position to adjust some of its Algal Bloom Summer Plan response measures. Water testing results show the vast majority of South Australia’s coastline...
by AFTA | Apr 14, 2026 | Blog
New research on the Murray cod fishery co-authored by some of the world’s best rec fishing experts has found cod are on the rise in Victoria! The research published in the international journal Fisheries Research surveyed over 3,500 anglers who fish for Murray cod...
by AFTA | Apr 9, 2026 | Blog
Labor is investing in better boating access to Lake Eildon – getting more locals out on the water for budget-friendly family fun. Minister Dimopoulos today announced construction of the new $1.5 million Howqua Inlet boat ramp will start on Monday. Once completed, the...
