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AFTA Chairs Report May 2020
Working with government is critical to the recovery, making sure that our industry voice is heard!!
MENTAL HEALTH BENEFITS OF FISHING
One of the biggest psychological benefits of fishing is that it allows anglers to focus on the simple act of fishing. You can let go of all your cares and worries, which in turn, gives you the opportunity to decompress and appreciate the beauty and joy a day on the water affords.
Have your say on recreational fishing for Razorfish (South Australia)
Have your say on recreational fishing for Razorfish The Minister’s Recreational Fishing Advisory Council (MRFAC) has released a new survey to gain feedback from recreational...
Submission to the Goulburn Murray Trade Rule Review
To protect and ensure the sustainability of native fish species and the dependant flora and fauna, the peak river flows must be capped and designed as much as possible emulate the original flow patterns and seasonal runs.
Recreational Fishers to Continue to enjoy Southern Bluefin Tuna fishing
“Australian recreational fishers can continue to enjoy southern bluefin tuna (SBT) fishing into the future, just as they are today,” Assistant Minister for Forestry and Fisheries, Senator Jonathon Duniam
Proposed Amendments to South Australian Marine Parks
The proposed changes would allow some fishing in areas where it has previously been banned but also see the expansion of other sanctuary zones to improve conservation outcomes.
SA the Seafood State – a stronger fishing future
“For too long there has been a race to the bottom in fisheries policy with fish stocks such as snapper decimated and the poorly managed competing interests of the commercial and recreational sectors.
Finally, a sensible, proactive approach to SA fishing sustainability
“For too long, across many previous parliaments, indecision and inaction are what led to decimation of fish stocks and the introduction of the radical plan for a 4-season closure of the SA Snapper Fishery to 2023.
NSW FAD’s to stay in water longer to help RecFishers
Following the NSW DPI - COVID19 meeting last week and AFTA lobbbying, the extension of FADs times have been actioned. FADS from Port Stephens to Eden to now remain in the water...
Submission on the Draft Management Plan for Recreational Fishing in South Australia
Submission on the Draft Management Plan for Recreational Fishing in South Australia The Australian Fishing Trade Association (AFTA) is the peak Recreational Fishing Industry body...
Submission on the Commonwealth Fisheries Resource Sharing Network.
Australian Fishing Trade Association (AFTA) Submission on the Commonwealth Fisheries Resource Sharing Network. The Australian Fishing Trade Association (AFTA) is the peak...
VICTORIA – OUT OF STEP & STANDING ALONE AGAINST RECFISHERS!
The Australian Fishing Trade Association (AFTA) has called on the Victorian Government to immediately allow recreational fishing across the state, whilst observing the national...
WHY IS VICTORIA STANDING ALONE AGAINST RECFISHERS!
Media Release WHY IS VICTORIA STANDING ALONE AGAINST RECFISHERS! The Australian Fishing Trade Association (AFTA) has joined with the FutureFish Foundation and the one million...
SA Management Plan for Recreational Fishing
Public feedback is being sought on a revised Management Plan for Recreational Fishing in South Australia to guide management of the recreational fishery over the next decade. The...
WA Recfishing Survey Results
The latest WA Recreational Boat Fishing Survey is now available online, and as always it’s full of fascinating insights into the catch of rec fishers. Produced every two years,...
ECONOMIC RESPONSE TO THE CORONAVIRUS JOBKEEPER PAYMENT — INFORMATION FOR EMPLOYERS
This is provided as an introduction to our members, please go to ato.gov.au for more details and seek expert advice from your accountant. OBLIGATIONS ON EMPLOYERS To receive the...
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...