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AFTA Submission to the “Recreational Fishing in Queensland, Consultation on Fisheries Reforms, Discussion Paper”
The Director Department of Agriculture and Fisheries GPO Box 46 Brisbane Qld 4001 E: fisheriesmanagers@daf.qld.gov.au On...
Fresh Focus For NSW Regions & Fishing
Fisheries and Forestry will also be combined to reflect the common natural resource management issues and the need for the long-term sustainable management and productivity of our state’s fisheries, marine estate and forests.
Public consultation on proposed regulations supporting the Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Act 2021
Overview We are developing the Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Amendment Regulations 2024 (proposed Regulations) to support the Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Act 2021....
Making Fishing More Accessible to More People in the NT
A key action of the Recreational Fishing Development Plan is to make fishing more accessible to more people. NT Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics (DIPL) is developing the...
AFTA – NSW DPI Submission – Blue Groper
Does NSW DPI want to actually listen to you on the Blue Groper issue?The following is the AFTA submission that we have posted: The Australian Fishing Trade Association (AFTA)...
10 Million Reasons To Love Fishing In Victoria
The Allan Labor Government’s record-breaking fish stocking program has again hit a high-water mark with 10 million fish stocked this year, so more recreational fishers can wet a...
Appreciation for AFTA’s work on the draft Animal Care and Protection Bill in VIC
A quick note can never do justice to the debt of gratitude that VRFish, rec fishers and industry owe AFTA for the shoulder your organisation lent to the issues and concerns...
Fisheries Climate Change Briefings
AFTA Chair the Hon.Bob Baldwin, recently represented AFTA at the Bureau of Meteorology – FRDC Fisheries Climate Change briefing. It was fascinating to hear how marine heatwaves...
Proposed introduction of more year-round Murray cod fisheries
The VFA is seeking recreational fisher feedback on a fisheries notice proposal to improve freshwater fishing opportunities by removing the three-month closed season for Murray...
There are no current plans for the Mary River to be closed to gillnetting by commercial operators outside of the Great Sandy Marine Park
Potential penalities for recreational fishing events in Victoria
AFTA members Bill Classon (AFN) and AFTA Vice President Billy Parsons (JM Gillies) brought forward an issue that should be of extreme concern to all anglers in Victoria and...
FRDC’s – Circular Economy Program
Summary Circular Economy principles and practices are already embedded in some Australian fishing and aquaculture operations but there are opportunities to do more. Circular...
$500 000 Boost for Recreational Fishing in the Territory
The Northern Territory is home to some of the best fishing found around the globe. To support innovation and growth in the recreational fishing sector which is worth $270 million...
Blue Grouper – Have your Say
New Eastern Blue Groper fishing rule changes From 1 March 2024, taking Eastern Blue Groper by any method, including line fishing, is prohibited as part of a 12-month trial, to...
Tasmania Election Policies
In response to the Tasmanian Association for Recreational Fishing (TARFish) requests for comment on their prepared election priorities on behalf of Tasmania’s 100,000...
More than 80 barra now worth a Million Dollars
With just over two weeks left of Australia’s richest fishing competition the Territory Labor Government has upped the ante again. More $10,000 tagged barra have been changed to...
Recreational fishing in Queensland consultation
Reproduced from Queensland Fisheries and Agricultural eHub OVERVIEWFisheries Queensland is seeking your feedback on fishery reform options for recreational fishing in Queensland....
Recreational fishing on the rise in South Australia
The numbers of anglers across the state are estimated to be higher than the last survey in 2013/14 that found around 277,000 South Australians enjoyed fishing on a regular basis....
AFTA calls for an immediate release of Tasmanian Fishing Policies!!!!
With only 10 days until the Tasmanian election on the 23rd of March recreational fishers in Tasmania are disappointed that neither of the major parties have released policies for...
Offshore wind zone declared in the Southern Ocean – SA rejection taken out!
JOINT MEDIA RELEASE The Hon Chris Bowen MP, Minister for Climate Change and Energy The Hon Lily D'Ambrosio MP, Victorian Minister for Climate Action, Energy and ResourcesThe...