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AFTA Representations to NSW DPI Fisheries on Animal Welfare Reform Discussion Paper
AFTA have been engaged with both the Minister for Agriculture & Fisheries, and NSW DPI Fisheries from the outset representing recreational fishers. AFTA is satisfied that our industry interests will be protected in these changes.
Industry Recognition Award 2021
L to R Leyland Campbell Recfishwest, Marco Orifici Anglers Fishing World, Ben Patrick Halco Tackle, AWARD WINNER Andrew Rowland, Tim Carter Halco Tackle, Brian Marshall Compleat...
NT Barramundi Fishery Management Advisory Committee
Expert advice in the form of the Barramundi Fishery Management Advisory Committee (BFMAC) is once again available as the Territory Government reviews the Fishery. The BFMAC has...
Happy Retirement
retires after 40 plus years in the recreational fishing industry Brian began his career in the recreational fishing industry at Sportsman’s Centre Springvale in the mid-1970’s...
AFTA Chair’s Report August 2021
Please stay safe and consider vaccination ASAP AFTA Chairs Report August 2021 COVID-19 The rapid acceleration across the nation of the Delta Corona Virus has had serious...
Fishing in Qld lockdown areas
From the QLD HEALTH WEBSITE: Can I go fishing for food? You should only fish if it is necessary for essential food and can do so within a 10km radius from your home. Recreational...
Have Your Say – NSW Animal Welfare Reform – Discussion Paper
“Specifying that using fish, cephalopods or decapod crustaceans for live bait fishing will not be an offence is a critical point for AFTA.”
QLD Health advice on Recreational Fishing
Qld Health “you should not go fishing unless you can demonstrate that it is absolutely necessary to obtain essential food and that you can do so within a 10km radius from your home”
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.