by AFTA | Jul 8, 2026 | Blog
$2.4 million world-leading shark research project now underway, with world-leading scientists delivering genomic research into key shark species. Findings will strengthen the Shark Control Program and inform future shark management. The Crisafulli Government has...
by AFTA | Jul 6, 2026 | Blog
Recreational fishers will be able to catch King George Whiting in all South Australian waters these school holidays following changes to the species’ spatial closure period. The King George Whiting closure amendment is one of two changes introduced to support...
by Bob Baldwin | Jul 4, 2026 | Blog
Australia has already exceeded the international 30×30 target if you simply measure the area designated as marine protected. The remaining challenge is how much of those marine parks are highly protected (no-take or sanctuary zones). Here’s the current picture....
by Bob Baldwin | Jul 4, 2026 | Blog
Commonwealth Marine Parks Review (30×30) On the 1st & 2nd July, AFTA Independent Chair, the Hon Bob Baldwin met with political leaders from all parties in Canberra to discuss the 30% Marine Park Highly Protected Area Review by 2030 AFTA BRIEFING NOTE The...
by Bob Baldwin | Jul 4, 2026 | Blog
President Greg Seeto and Independent Chair, The Hon Bob Baldwin presented the following submission and gave evidence on Friday 3rd July at NSW Parliament on behalf of the Australian Fishing Trade Association (AFTA) Opening Statement – NSW Inquiry into Public Land...
by AFTA | Jul 1, 2026 | Blog
From 1 July 2026, new knife sale regulations in South Australia will come into force as part of the State Government’s knife crime reforms, with direct implications for fishing tackle retailers and associated businesses. All retailers—both physical and online—will be...
