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AFTA Letter to ALL Queensland Parties re: Election Policies 2020
AFTA have not and will not advocate whom to vote for but will advocate on the policies that are to the benefit or detriment of our industry.
New van delivers more benefits for applauded WA Fishability program
“Every year a proportion of the revenue collected through (WA) recreational fishing licence fees is allocated to the Recreational Fishing Initiatives Fund for ideas and projects aligned to recreational fishing community priorities” Fisheries Minister Peter Tinley
Gone Fishing Day 2020
CELEBRATING A NATION OF FISHERS The Australian Recreational Fishing Foundation (ARFF) is calling on the nation’s recreational fishers to be involved with Australia’s biggest...
Qld Election Action Agenda for Recreational Fishing
Elections are looming in Queensland on the 31st October so we need an Action Agenda for Recreational Fishing, and we must start now, time is of the essence.
AFTA Chairs Report August 2020
"Despite the challenges of COVID 19 and the varying state governments responses, it would appear that our industry has fared somewhat better than most.”AFTA Chairs Report August...
Have your say on the draft Commonwealth fisheries resource sharing framework
Australian fisheries resources are owned by all Australians which means sharing them can be a complex issue affecting commercial, recreational and Indigenous fishers. The...
Latest News from NSW
Artist's impression of the proposed ferry wharf. FERRY WHARF PROPOSAL-BOTANY BAY Besides the cruise terminal, there is now a push for a local ferry service in Botany Bay. Mr...
Election 2020: NT Parties Support Policies for a Bright Recreational Fishing Future
From the AFTA perspective, all major political parties are supporting Recreational Fishing in the NT. AFTA Congratulate AFANT on the outstanding work they have done
NT Labor Policy
SAFEGUARDING RECREATIONAL FISHING IN THE NORTHERN TERRITORY – CLP POLICY STATEMENT
NT CLP POLICY STATEMENT SAFEGUARDING RECREATIONAL FISHING IN THE NORTHERN TERRITORY Recreational fishing is a core part of the Territory lifestyle. People come from...
LOVE THE TERRITORY, LOVE OUR RECREATIONAL FISHING – Territory Alliance Policy Document
LOVE THE TERRITORY LOVE OUR RECREATIONAL FISHING While work brings many people to the Territory it is the unique lifestyle that ultimately keeps people here...
Recreational fishing will boost WA’s COVID-19 recovery
Recreational fishing is worth an estimated $2.4 billion annually to WA and has an impressive history of supporting regional economies through tourism
Coronavirus Fishing Restrictions – Victoria
Under changes to Stay at Home Restrictions for Metropolitan Melbourne announced on Sunday 2 August, recreational activities such as fishing and boating are not allowed.
Presidents Report AGM 2020
2019-20 Year in review, AFTA has been busy! Well, what a year it has turned out to be! When I stood up at the Gala dinner in 2019, having just taken up the reigns as the AFTA...
AFTA Chairs Report AGM 2020
'a reason to belong to AFTA' The past 12 months have not been without challenges for our industry at all levels. As stated in my last Chair’s Report, the “Perfect Storm” of...
FRDC Report: Identifying the health and well-being benefits of recreational fishing
“The main reason Australian anglers go fishing, apart from catching dinner, is to relax and unwind. And while it seems logical that there are health benefits associated with recreational fishing, it seems incredible that we do not fully understand the scale and range of the benefits.…… Participants (in the study) indicated that there were several social, physical, mental health and well-being benefits to be gained from recreational fishing, with a particular emphasis on relaxation and stress release. When asked what health and well-being benefits families can gain from recreational fishing there was a significant focus on familial bonding
The lure of commercial fishing reform (South Australia)
These management proposals are the result of extensive consultation with the industry and have been further refined using expert advice and the latest in scientific information
Have your say on the proposed Marine Park changes in SA
Marine parks in South Australia survey Tell us what you think about the proposed changes to marine parks in South Australia that were announced by the Minister for Environment...
SA Recreational Fishing Priorities Survey
Ministers Recreational Fishing Advisory Council 5 June at 14:41 · Please complete the 𝗦𝗔 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘆 to have your say on the future of recreational...
AFTA Chairs Report May 2020
Working with government is critical to the recovery, making sure that our industry voice is heard!!