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South Australian Marine Scalefish Fishery Reform   South Australia's Commercial Marine Scalefishery needs reforming to ensure sustainable fish stocks and a viable industry...

The South Australian Government has chosen their Option “B” to manage South Australia Snapper fishery stocks. This is a very disappointing...

AFTA Submission - Management Options for Snapper in South Australia The Australian Fishing Trade Association is the national peak body representing the Wholesale, Retail and...

Discussions on S.A. Government's proposed Snapper closure & AFTA submission For members attending the AFTA Show on the Gold Coast we have arranged for AFTA’s Bob Baldwin to...

Fishers fear impact of SA Government snapper ban on charter tour operators and regional towns ABC Radio Adelaide Posted Thu 8 Aug 2019, 1:03pm A fishing tour operator says he...

Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries The Honourable Mark Furner Tuesday, June 25, 2019 Fishing initiative not just a passing FAD South-East Queensland...

Chance for female anglers to attend the AFTA show IF you’re a female who loves fishing and wants to help more women get into our favourite pastime, then Women in Recreational...

A survey to better understand the way people use their boats and watercraft. You have the chance to help improve maritime safety, services and infrastructure in NSW by completing...

Meet our new Minister Senator Jonathon Duniam AFTA welcome the appointment of Senator Jonathon Duniam as Assistant Minister for Forestry and Fisheries and Assistant Minister for...

The Hon. Bob Hawke AC GLC On behalf of the Australia Fishing Trade Association we express our deepest sympathy and extend our condolences to Blanche, his family and friends on...

2019 Federal Election Policy Summary  The following letter from Colin Tannahill, President AFTA, was sent to ALLPolitical Parties & Independents ahead of the Federal election...

The UAP is committed to ensuring all Australian’s have the opportunity to participate in Recreational Fishing now and into the future. It is extremely important fishing can exist...

One Nation Recreational Fishing Policy (extract) One Nation is committed to supporting health and productive Australian fisheries, recreational, commercial and aquaculture. We...

Shooter, Fishers & Farmers Party Recreational Fishing Policy Fishing is one of Australia’s most popular recreational activities, with enormous economic, cultural and social...