by Bob Baldwin | Mar 13, 2024 | Blog
With only 10 days until the Tasmanian election on the 23rd of March recreational fishers in Tasmania are disappointed that neither of the major parties have released policies for recreational fishing in Tasmania. Voters have been able to pre-poll vote since the 4th of...
by Bob Baldwin | Feb 19, 2024 | Blog
The Australian Fishing Trade Association (AFTA) has called on both the Northern Territory Government & Opposition to commit to a phase out of the 14 commercial barramundi gill netting licences across the Northern Territory in the next term of government. AFTA...
by Bob Baldwin | Jan 23, 2024 | Blog
AFTA Submission – Offshore renewable energy infrastructure area proposal: Northern Tasmania, Bass Strait, TAS Response received at: 22 January 2024, 11:11pm Organisation name: Australian Fishing Trade Association (AFTA) Can you see any benefits or opportunities...
by Bob Baldwin | Oct 25, 2023 | Blog
Noosa Shire Council 9 Pelican St, Tewantin QLD 4565 To Mayor Clare Stewart & all Councillors, Re: Noosa River Catchment Management Plan (NRCMP) I write to raise strong concerns on the above-mentioned plan and the lack of real consultation, perceived or otherwise...
by Bob Baldwin | Oct 22, 2023 | Blog
*Image copyright: NSW DPI* 18 Oct 2023 The NSW Government is committed to recover Trout Cod populations in NSW, with the draft Trout Cod Action Plan 2023-2033 now open for public consultation. NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) Deputy Director General...