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Fishability by FishCare Victoria
2021 has seen the re-launch of FishAbility by Fishcare Victoria program after a long break from the water! Funded through the Victorian Recreational Fishing License Program, the...
S.A. South East snapper fishing resumes from 1 July
Mandatory reporting of snapper catches either through the SA Fishing App or Fishwatch on 1800 065 522
Due to COVID restrictions the AFTA Trade Show has been postponed until August 2022.
The AFTA Board announces with regret, that the 2021 AFTA Trade Show has now been postponed until August 2022. The border restrictions put in place by the Queensland Government to...
Gone Fishing Day 2021
The date for this year’s highly anticipated Gone Fishing Day is Sunday 10th October 2021, coinciding with World Mental Health Day. The Australian Recreational Fishing...
Took the Parliamentary bait Hook Line & Sinker
AFTA extends its' congratulations to Nick Duigan, one of the hosts of the long running TV show, “Hook Line & Sinker” for being elected as the Member for Windermere...
RFSTEC Issues in NSW
NSW Recreational Fishing Saltwater Trust Expenditure Committee AFTA's NSW Representative Damian Kerves, updates us on a couple of items from the last meeting of the...
Fisheries Harvest Strategies in NSW
“The recreational fishing industry supports the Government’s plans to work collaboratively with all fishing sectors to design best-practice harvest strategies.
“This approach towards managing more abundant fish stocks is a positive step towards ensuring quality fishing opportunities and experiences for grassroots anglers and their families, which
in turn maintains the significant flow-on benefits for the tackle, charter and regional tourism industries.
“AFTA is very pleased that the NSW Government has recognised the importance of including the recreational fishing industry during the development of these plans. We look forward to playing a constructive role in working with the Government and the other fisheries sectors to maximise the potential of our shared fisheries resources.”
Chair of the Australian Fishing Trade Association (AFTA), the Hon Bob Baldwin
Better Fishing for Everyone – how the election policies of the major parties stack up!
Tasmanian Election - Better Fishing for Everyone The Tasmanian Association for Recreational Fishing Inc. (TARFish) prepared its election priority statement Better Fishing for...
Working for Tasmanians for Recreational Fishing (Labor Policy Update)
Labor commits to no further cuts to individual bag, possession limits or season length
Further Support For Fishing In Tasmania (Liberal Policy Update)
“commit $400,000 over three years to support peak industry body TARFish.”
TARFish Better Fishing For Everyone Election Priorities Statement 2021
The Better Fishing for Everyone priority statement was prepared based on feedback from recreational fishers at recent fisher forums held around Tasmania, from the State Government’s “For a Better Fishing Future” survey of over 2,300 recreational fishers and from TARFish’s own position statements and Board expertise.
Tasmania Election Policy – (Labor)
“Labor will commit $2 million to upgrade boat ramps and improve amenities like parking, toilets and fish cleaning stations.
Shooters Fisheres & Farmers Tamanian Policy
SFF Tasmania – Draft Policy Recreational Sea Fisheries Policy Preface Recreational sea fishing in Tasmania has been occurring for generations and is very much entrenched in the...
Better Fishing for Everyone – election priorities (TARFISH)
“We represent over 100,000 Tasmanian recreational fishers who are keen to see policies and commitments that demonstrate the value they place on recreational fishers and the Tasmanian way of life.” TARFish CEO, Jane Gallichan
Tasmania Election Policy – (Liberal) Investing in Improved Facilities for Recreational Fishers and Local Communities
A re-elected Majority Liberal Government has categorically ruled out new taxes and levies for recreational fishing in Tasmania.
Tasmanian Election – 1st May 2021
The Tasmanian election will be held on the 1st May 2021
DPI & Fishos Join Forces In ‘Clean Up Your Fishing Spot’ Initiative!
The NSW DPI/AFTA “Fish For Life – Clean Up Your Fishing Spot” initiative aims to build on the success of Clean Up Australia Day by involving grassroots fishers in organising regular clean ups of key fishing locations around the State.
Black jewfish are now a no-take species on the (QLD) East Coast.
Recreational fishing quota is set by “bag limits” and should not be shut down just because the commercial sector has reached its quota.
FRDC Board Selection Process 2021
Fisheries Research & Development Corporation (FRDC) Board Selection Process Dear Fishing Colleagues, I am writing to you regarding an invitation from the Fisheries Research...
SA Government calls on fishers to stand up and be counted
SA Government calls on fishers to stand up and be counted South Australian fishers can volunteer to be part of a cutting-edge national research project to accurately estimate the...