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AFTA meets with Qld Minister for Fisheries, The Hon. Mark Furner MP
During the March AFTA Board meeting in Brisbane, the Qld Minister for Fisheries, The Hon. Mark Furner MP address the Board on Queensland Fisheries policies that affect...
Summary of COVID-19 Stimulus Package
COVID-19 Government Support Update Today the Prime Minister, Scott Morrison addressed the Federal Parliament on COVID-19....
NSW Minister, Adam Marshall rules out any further NSW Marine Parks
At a meeting with AFTA President, Michael Starkey, NSW Minister The Hon Adam Marshall ruled out any new Marine Parks.
THE FISHING INDUSTRY CAN DRIVE ITS OWN NARRATIVE
Wind the clocks back to 2008 when most industry sectors experienced a huge downturn in business and the sentiment driving it. Retail, housing, international travel, the share...
Save Yarra Bay! Sunday 15 March at Yarra Bay from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Dear fellow anglers, As you are aware there is a push by the NSW Government to reclaim one of the most safest, productive and easy accessible spots for small boats, kayaks and...
Coronavirus and Australian Workplace Laws
Coronavirus and Australian Workplace Laws 4 February 2020 Find out about your workplace entitlements and obligations if you're affected by the outbreak of coronavirus. Please...
Disaster Recovery Grants
NSW tourism will receive a $10m Tourism Recovery package to encourage visitation to NSW, fund new local events and assist tourism businesses to develop, promote and sell their...
Nat Rec Fishing Survey Extended With Great Prize Packs
Complete the Survey For Great Prizes! The “National Recreational Fishing Survey”, is a survey designed specifically for recreational fishers. Please share with your fishing...
Possible NSW State Wide ban on Opera House Yabby Traps
The NSW DPI Fisheries is considering the banning of Opera house Yabby traps for recreational fishers in all waters of NSW in the near future. These traps are being banned as...
Tasmania’s latest Recfish Survey results
The results are in for Tasmania’s latest recreational fishing survey, conducted by IMAS researchers to collect information about how many people go marine and freshwater...
AFTA Fishing Industry Disaster Appeal Update
AFTA would like to thank everyone who has donated so far, it is amazing to see how much the industry and public has got behind this appeal and with people still donating we have...
National Recreational Fishing Survey – FRDC
Complete the Survey For Great Prizes!The “National Recreational Fishing Survey”, is a survey designed specifically for recreational fishers. Please share with your fishing...
SA Snapper Tag Ballot closes Sunday 19th January at 16:00
If you are an eligible South Australian, you only have until 4:00pm this Sunday to apply for the ballot for Snapper Tags
AFTA Establishes Fishing Industry Disaster Recovery Appeal
AFTA and the Recreational Fishing Industry is rallying to support AFTA members and the broader recreational fishing community in areas affected by recent natural disaster events....
Our Thoughts Are With Those Affected by Australia’s Recent Natural Disasters
Our Thoughts Are With Those Affected by Australia’s Recent Natural Disasters Salvation Army Emergency Services (SAES) teams are responding to devastating bushfires around...
SA Snapper Harvest Tag Program
SA Snapper Harvest Tag Program The South Australian Government has announced that it will only release 3030 Snapper tags to 606 SA Recfishers by means of random ballots this...
Media Statement: Batemans Marine Park
Media Statement: Batemans Marine Park 13 December 2019 The Australian Fishing Trade Association (AFTA) welcomes the announcement by the NSW Government on increased...
Norther Territory Artificial Reef Coordinates Announced
Early Christmas Present for Fishos: Artificial Reef Coordinates Announced 11 December 2019 The Territory Labor Government is rolling out its $50 million election promise to boost...
“Our Marine Parks Grants”
The second round of "Our Marine Parks Grants" is now open. Grants of up to $500,000 to support innovative and inspiring projects connecting Australians to the marine environment...
New AFTA Position Available: Membership Administration/Communications
The Australian Fishing Trade Association has developed a new position to aid in the service delivery to our membership New Role: Membership Administration/Communications This...