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South Australian Election March 21st 2026: Party Commitments #2
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Tunnel Net Fishing Gear within the GBR World Heritage Property
Following the recreational fishing industry consortium of Australian Fishing Trade Association, ANSA (Qld), Brisbane Fly Fishing Club, The Inshore Flats Project, North Queensland...
Re-opening of Channel Point Black Jewfish Management area
The Finocchiaro CLP Government has lifted the temporary Channel Point exclusion area following targeted action to protect declining Black Jewfish stocks. The four-month closure...
Minns Government takes major step forward for recreational fishing in NSW
AFTA welcomes the announcement of a state peak body for NSW. We have been advocating for its introduction for some time. The Minns Labor Government has today announced a...
Future of West Coast Region: AFTA Supports Exclusive Recreational Fishing Zone Amid Political Debate
Amidst ongoing political manoeuvres by the Liberal and National opposition in Western Australia, the Australian Fishing Trade Association (AFTA) has sought clarification...
Labor Delivers Recovery Centre For Threatened Fish
Labor is backing Victoria’s freshwater fisheries by giving endangered fish species a massive boost. Minister Dimopoulos today announced the Macquarie Perch Recovery Centre at the...
Tasmanian Sand Flathead Zone Closure Response from Minister Pearce
Dear Mr BaldwinThank you for meeting with me on Tuesday 17 February to discuss industry concerns regarding statewide landing requirements and the closure of the sand flathead...
Expression of Interest to join ARFF Recreational Fishing Forum Organising Committee
The Australian Recreational Fishing Foundation (ARFF) has set the date for the next Recreational Fishing Forum (RFF) 2027. 2025’s event was a success, and we are planning for...
Recreational Fishing Alliance of NSW Condemns the Disruption of a Father-and-Son Fishing Trip
Sydney, NSW — The Recreational Fishing Alliance of NSW (RFA of NSW) strongly condemns the recent actions of vegan activist Tash Peterson, who removed fishing rods from a father...