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Fishing Package Applications Now Open for NSW Gone Fishing Weekend 2026
Fishing Package Applications Now Open for NSW Gone Fishing Weekend 2026 Gone Fishing Weekend fishing packages support fishing clubs and fishing organisations to run their own NSW...
AFTA’s COMMENTS TO THE “SELECT COMMITTEE ON ACCESS RESTRICTIONS TO PUBLIC LANDS AND WATERWAYS “
REPORT ON PROCEEDINGS BEFORE SELECT COMMITTEE ON ACCESS RESTRICTIONS TO PUBLIC LANDS AND WATERWAYS UNCORRECTED TRANSCRIPT Macquarie Room, Parliament House, Sydney Friday 3...
Crisafulli Government backs world-leading shark research
$2.4 million world-leading shark research project now underway, with world-leading scientists delivering genomic research into key shark species. Findings will strengthen the...
SA | King George Whiting Update
Recreational fishers will be able to catch King George Whiting in all South Australian waters these school holidays following changes to the species' spatial closure period. The...
What is needed to achieve the 30 x 30 Highly Protected Marine Parks (no-take or sanctuary zones).
Australia has already exceeded the international 30×30 target if you simply measure the area designated as marine protected. The remaining challenge is how much of those marine...
Commonwealth Marine Parks Review (30×30)
On the 1st & 2nd July, AFTA Independent Chair, the Hon Bob Baldwin met with political leaders from all parties in Canberra to discuss the 30% Marine Park Highly Protected...
NSW Parliament Inquiry into Access Restrictions into Public Land & Waterways
President Greg Seeto and Independent Chair, The Hon Bob Baldwin presented the following submission and gave evidence on Friday 3rd July at NSW Parliament on behalf of the...
Regulatory Update: South Australia Knife Laws – Implications for Tackle Retailers
From 1 July 2026, new knife sale regulations in South Australia will come into force as part of the State Government’s knife crime reforms, with direct implications for fishing...
NT | CLP ramps up investment for school holiday fishing
School holidays are the perfect time for Territory families to get outdoors and enjoy world-class fishing. The Finocchiaro CLP Government is continuing to invest in boating and...