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New Recreational Fishing Authority casts off in SA
Thousands of yearling trout are being released into the Happy Valley Reservoir today, as the Malinauskas Labor Government launches its new Recreational Fishing Authority to...
SA launches Recreational Fishing Authority
The South Australian Government has launched a new Recreational Fishing Authority, marking the occasion by releasing almost 3,000 yearling trout into Happy Valley Reservoir...
New fisheries patrol vessel for North Queensland
Construction of a new fisheries patrol vessel to protect north Queensland fisheries sustainability underway. The 21m purpose-built vessel will provide greater enforcement...
AFTA Apology to NSW DPI Deputy Secretary Fisheries & Forestry, Tara Black
Public Apology to: Tara Black,Deputy Secretary Fisheries & Forestry,NSW DPI In my September 2026 Chair report, I stated: “AFTA supports rebuilding depleted stocks, but...
A million reasons to get outdoors as Million Dollar Fish Season 12 kicks off
Minister Boothby launching a barra ahead of Season 12 of Million Dollar Fish, with (L-R): Thijs Bors (SportsBet Head of Operations), Laurie Zio (Member for Fannie Bay), Gerard...
AFTA lodges submission on Commonwealth Marine Parks Review
AFTA lodged its submission to the Commonwealth Marine Parks Review on 25 September, with the support and endorsement of the Boating Industry Association. AFTA's position can be...
Consultation on the draft NSW Snapper and Yellowtail Kingfish harvest strategies
Dear Mr Baldwin, Thank you for your email regarding AFTA’s submission questions on the draft NSW Snapper and Yellowtail Kingfish Harvest Strategies. Thank you also for meeting...
Extension to consultation on the draft NSW Snapper and Yellowtail Kingfish harvest strategies
Dear Mr Baldwin, I am writing to provide an update on consultation for the draft NSW Snapper Harvest Strategy and draft NSW Yellowtail Kingfish Harvest Strategy. Following...
Voluntary Behaviour Change Survey
Invitation to participate in an online survey for recreational fishers You are invited to take part in a university research study examining voluntary behaviour change in...