Current News
Industry note: High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza H5 update
AFTA have sought additional guidance from DAFF on how fishers should/shouldn't handle/interact with any sick or dead birds if they come across them, given the advice to the...
Saving our Underwater Forests
Saving our underwater forests – NSW scientists leading international research to protect kelp and fisheries Minister for Agriculture and Western NSW - Media Release 3 Jun 2026 An...
Victorian Talking Trout Event
Join us for Talking Trout 2026 - a FREE conference on Saturday 1 August. Brought to you by the Australian Trout Foundation (ATF) in partnership with us at the Victorian Fisheries...
Ongoing Impacts of SA Algal Bloom and Need for Continued Support
The long-term impacts of harmful algal blooms and associated species closures continue to place sustained pressure on the recreational fishing sector. These impacts extend well...
National Office for Algal Bloom Research opens in Adelaide
Australia’s first dedicated central hub for algal bloom research has opened in Adelaide. The $3.2 million Office for Algal Bloom Research has been established within the South...
Coffs Artificial Reef Deployed
A new artificial reef has been installed off the Coffs coast, with the Minns Labor Government working to boost tourism and sustainable recreational fishing along coastal NSW....
New TARFish Independent Chair announced!
New TARFish Independent Chair announced! TARFish welcomes Bob Gordon as Independent Chair Bob’s professional life spans more than four decades, including senior executive and...
SCAM ALERT: Watch for fake AFTA emails
We’ve been made aware of scam emails pretending to be from AFTA. Please be cautious; official AFTA emails are only sent from @afta.net.au email addresses, and our team will never...
NT | More than 110,000 barra to be released as Hooked on Palmerston begins
More than 110,000 barra to be released as Hooked on Palmerston begins The CLP Finocchiaro Government continue to enhance recreational fishing opportunities with more than 110,000...