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Qld Reef Water Quality Report Card shows progress towards a healthier reef
Reef Water Quality Report Card shows progress towards a healthier reef and that's great news for fishers!!! Reef Quality Report Card shows progress towards a healthier...
Barramundi reform to deliver long-term benefits for Territorians
The Finocchiaro CLP Government is delivering on its commitment to reform the Barramundi fishery within its first term of government. The Government has formed the Barramundi...
Submission to the Victorian Fisheries Authority – Proposed Mulloway Improvement Program
AUSTRALIAN FISHING TRADE ASSOCIATION Submission to the Victorian Fisheries Authority Proposed Mulloway Improvement Program To Taylor Hunt, Manager of Recreational Fisheries,...
Prosper 2050 delivering real action for primary industries
BETTER SERVICES THROUGH A STRONGER ECONOMY The Crisafulli Government is delivering the first set of targeted actions under Prosper 2050 by releasing Delivering Now 2026-2030. The...
2026 Boating Data Report Card Released
The Boating Industry Association Ltd (BIA) recently released the State of the Industry Data Report revealing national turnover at $10.5 billion for 2025-26, holding steady on the...
South Australian fishers are helping lead the way in stewardship
Earlier this year, 197 participants took part in the Recreational Fishing Stewardship Survey conducted by the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) and the...
Commonwealth Marine Parks Review 30 x 2030
AFTA will provide regular information notes for members on the Commonwealth Marine Parks Review and the 30 x 2030 process.August 4, 2026 Review Info Note 1 In response to...
World-leading shark research begins
We’re collaborating with some of Australia’s top shark scientists to deliver important research to assess the impact of the state’s Shark Control Program on key species,...
Commonwealth Marine Parks – AFTA has a seat at the table!
Below is the response from Minister, Senator Murray Watt following a meeting and correspondence on the Commonwealth Marine Parks 30 x 30 plan. [pdf-embedder...