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Discussions on S.A. Government's proposed Snapper closure & AFTA submission For members attending the AFTA Show on the Gold Coast... Fishers fear impact of SA Government snapper ban on charter tour operators and regional towns ABC Radio Adelaide Posted Thu... Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries The Honourable Mark Furner Tuesday, June 25, 2019 Fishing initiative not just a... Chance for female anglers to attend the AFTA show IF you’re a female who loves fishing and wants to help more... A survey to better understand the way people use their boats and watercraft. You have the chance to help improve... Meet our new Minister Senator Jonathon Duniam AFTA welcome the appointment of Senator Jonathon Duniam as Assistant Minister for Forestry... The Hon. Bob Hawke AC GLC On behalf of the Australia Fishing Trade Association we express our deepest sympathy and... 2019 Federal Election Policy Summary The following letter from Colin Tannahill, President AFTA, was sent to ALLPolitical Parties & Independents... Shooter, Fishers & Farmers Party Recreational Fishing Policy Fishing is one of Australia’s most popular recreational activities, with enormous economic,... One Nation Recreational Fishing Policy (extract) One Nation is committed to supporting health and productive Australian fisheries, recreational, commercial and... The UAP is committed to ensuring all Australian’s have the opportunity to participate in Recreational Fishing now and into the... Coalition Fishing Policy discussion to air on Melbourne TV Replicating the success of Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews in gaining the... Dear Mr Prime Minister, (Plus sent to 30 others) I write to you in my capacity as President of AFTA.... Understanding the impact of recreational fishing 5 April 2019 A new survey launched today will help build a better understanding... Federal Government responds to independent report into fish deaths 10 April 2019 Independent Assessment of the 2018-19 fish deaths in... Advisory council tackles fisheries management issues 5 April 2019 Representatives from Australia's commercial, recreational and Indigenous fishing sectors will meet... Recreational Fishing Alliance The RFA is the peak recreational fishing body in NSW. It is a not-for-profit, volunteer organisation supported... 2019 AFTA NSW Election Policy Analysis Please find attached a summary of all policies concerning Recreational Fishing & Boating in... The NSW Coalition 2019 Policy Response for your consideration. Dear Mr Tannahill, I write in response to your letter of... Policy submission from Shadow Minister Mick Veitch, NSW Labor for your consideration. The statutory authority is the central plank... The One Nation NSW Recreational Fishing Policy is available at: https://nsw.onenation.org.au/policies/let-fishers-fish/ NSW Policy for Shooters, Fishers & Farmers Party is available at: https://assets.nationbuilder.com/sfp2015/pages/485/attachments/original/1524461810/Fishing_%28Reviewed%29_150118.pdf?1524461810 The can be contacted directly at: rborsak@sff.net.au Recfishers spend $2.4 billion a year on great fishing experiences Wednesday, 6 March 2019 New report shows WA recreational fishers... AUSTRALIAN STATUS REPORT SHOWS STOCKS SUSTAINABLE Key facts Majority of Australia’s assessed fish stocks are sustainable. Largest assessment of fish... Update on NSW Marine Parks Review. I met with NSW Minister Nial Blair yesterday in Sydney on behalf of AFTA.... Vote now to elect the new South Australian Minister’s Recreational Fishing Advisory Council. The Council will advise the Government on... Members, please get the message out that there are only 17 days left to vote. If we want a voice,... AFTA members Ian Clift, Brian Wheadon, Robin Sharp have nominated for 1 of 5 positions available on the South Australian Minister’s... AFTA Board Member, Steve Threlfall’s strong advocacy for the recreational fishing industry has been acknowledged by the Minister for Fishing... With only 31 days until the NSW Election and 87 Days until the expected Federal Election, now is the time... If you live across the Fraser Coast or travel there to fish then please make comment on the Discussion Paper... Action Agenda for Recreational Fishing Elections are looming in NSW (23rd March 2019) and Federally, (expected to be 18th May... AFTA congratulates the Andrews Government, and in particular, Minister for Fishing and Boating, Jaala Pulford on its re-election in Victoria.... Letter from Col Tannahill, President AFTA, to ALL NSW Political Parties ahead of the NSW election on 23rd March As... Media Release 29 August 2018 A united response by recreational anglers and the recreational fishing industry has made the ‘No... Media Release 24 August 2018 The Australian Fishing Trade Association (AFTA) and the Recreational Fishing Alliance of NSW (RFA) are... The Australian Fishing Trade Association (AFTA), the national organisation representing the suppliers of goods and services to Australia’s 5 million... The Australian Recreational Fishing Foundation (ARFF) today called for the Government to take immediate action to control European carp from... The Australian Recreational Fishing Foundation (ARFF) today called for greater transparency and disclosure of the fishing operations of the Geelong...Discussions on S.A. Government’s proposed Snapper closure & AFTA submission
AFTA need your input into SA Snapper Closures
New fish aggregation devices (FAD) for the Sunshine & Gold Coasts and Moreton Bay
Chance for female anglers to attend the AFTA show
A survey to better understand the way people use their boats and watercraft in NSW
Meet our new Minister, Jonathon Duniam
The Hon. Bob Hawke AC GLC
2019 Federal Election Policy Summary
Shooter, Fishers & Farmers Party Recreational Fishing Policy
One Nation Recreational Fishing Policy
United Australia Party Recreational Fishing Policy
Coalition Fishing Policy discussion to air on Melbourne TV
Letter to ALL Political Parties seeking their policies.
Understanding the impact of recreational fishing
Federal Government responds to independent report into fish deaths
Advisory council tackles fisheries management issues
Recreational Fishing Alliance of NSW – Policy Analysis
2019 AFTA NSW Election Policy Analysis (Update)
The NSW Coalition 2019 Policy Response for your consideration
Policy submission from Shadow Minister Mick Veitch, NSW Labor for your consideration
One Nation NSW Recreational Fishing Policy
NSW Policy for Shooters, Fishers & Farmers Party
Recfishers spend $2.4 billion a year on great fishing experience in WA
AUSTRALIAN STATUS REPORT SHOWS STOCKS SUSTAINABLE
Update on NSW Marine Parks Review
South Australian Vote closes in 14 Days, so please spread the word!!!
Only 17 days left to Vote for South Australian Recreational Fishing Council
Voting now open for South Australian recreational fishing council
AFTA CONGRATULATES STEVE THRELFALL ON VIC GOVERNMENT APPOINTMENT
Only 31 days until the NSW Election and 87 Days until the expected Federal Election
Great Sandy Marine Park Zoning Plan Opportunities
Action Agenda for Recreational Fishing
AFTA Congratulates Victorian Minister for Fishing and Boating, Jaala Pulford
Letter from Col Tannahill, President AFTA to ALL NSW Political Party’s
Anglers And Industry United In Opposition To Fishing Lockouts
NSW anglers say ‘Don’t Lock Us Out!’
Australia’s tackle industry supports Government’s marine reserve plans
Immediate action needed on European Carp invasion before it’s too late
Recreational fishers call for greater disclosure on Geelong Star operations
