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Highlights and challenges for sustainable fisheries
Image: Australian Fishing Zone showing the location of Commonwealth fisheries The annual assessment of Commonwealth fish stocks by ABARES has found that the majority of stocks...
$18 million funding for NSW recreational fishing programs, a win for fishers
The Minns Labor Government has today announced more than $18 million of funding for world-class programs to boost recreational fishing across the State. The Government’s...
Queensland Election – 26 October 2024
With the Queensland Election scheduled for October 26th and Pre-Poll (early voting) starting on Monday, October 14th, AFTA offers recreational fishers an analysis of the actions...
Miles Doing What Matters in QLD: Our plan for Better Boating Camping and Fishing
Premier Steven Miles to boost boating, camping and fishing with $100 million investment. Plan delivers more fish for Moreton Bay weekend family fishing, free annual passes to...
Could a breeding program help Tasmanian sand flathead recover faster?
The Tasmanian Government has invested $1.2 million over the next four years to support the development of a sand flathead stock enhancement program. To guide the program, a...
Tasmanian Recreational Fishing Survey results out now!
Tasmanian Recreational Fishing Survey results out now! The results from the latest survey of recreational fishers by the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies have been...
RECFISHWEST CALLS ON MINISTER BOWEN TO DELIVER WIND FARM POLICY PROTECTING FISH HABITAT AND FISHING ACCESS
Following the recent declaration of an offshore wind energy (OWE) zone off Bunbury, Recfishwest has written to Commonwealth Minister Chris Bowen to implement clear policy which...
Concerns over Qld FAD removal
Following on from concerns raised by AFTA members about the removal of FAD's, AFTA approached Minister Furner's Office. The following response was received: The Minister has...
NSW trout season kicks off on Saturday 5 October
Rivers and streams across NSW are in prime condition for the opening of the State’s annual trout fishing season this long weekend (Saturday 5 October) with some 3.3 million trout...
National Recreational Boating Survey
The Boating Industry Association (BIA) today announced the rollout of a survey designed to improve understanding of the social and economic benefits of recreational boating...
Upgraded Mahers Landing Boat Ramp Now Open
A new dual-lane boat ramp is now open at Mahers Landing near Inverloch, improving boating access to Anderson Inlet thanks to the Allan Labor Government. Minister for Outdoor...
10 chances to hook $1 million in Million Dollar Fish Season 10
10 chances to hook $1 million in Million Dollar Fish Season 10 Million Dollar Fish Season 10 will give fishos a whopping 10 chances to reel in a life-changing million-dollar...
False Claims about Electric Reels ban in Queensland
Minister Mark Furner, who, commendably, instantly dispelled any notion that electric reels for recreational fishing would be prohibited in Queensland.
$400k in grants on the line for Queensland fishers to hook into
$400,000 is available to commercial, charter fishers, and recreational groups. Funding is for community-focused projects that promote and develop sustainable fishing practices....
WA News Update
AFTA's WA Ambassador Tim Farnell reports that West Australia has finally had a break in the weather, anglers have been out fishing, and stores have been busy. The two weeks of...
Go Fish Australia launches new Partnership Program
Go Fish Australia: Australia’s Premier Fishing Specialists Founded in 2017, Go Fish Australia is dedicated to promoting Australia as the world's premier fishing destination. By...
Fishing for School Holiday Activities in Victoria ….. Lake No Further
Fishing for School Holiday Activities in Victoria ….. Lake No Further More than 70 lakes across Victoria are now brimming with rainbow trout ready for families to enjoy the great...
QLD Election | Labor Commitment Mary River net-free zone to benefit Maryborough recreational fishers
A re-elected Miles Government will create gillnet-free zones in the Mary River, delivering benefits for local recreational fishers around Maryborough. The move would boost stocks...
AFTA Queensland Policy Manifest update
Response received from Minister FurnerAFTA had previously submitted policy manifesto...
Boating Grants To Deliver Better Ramp Access to Victorians
Better access to boating ramps is just around the corner at several Victorian waterways with grants awarded to make the area easier to access, thanks to the Allan Labor...