E-News Updates
Commonwealth Marine Park Management, AFTA, ARFF, BIA & SIA alliance seeks commitment to the status quo by all political parties
Commonwealth Marine Park Management, AFTA, ARFF, BIA & SIA alliance seeks commitment to the status quo by all political parties AFTA has formed a strong alliance with the...
*** URGENT ACTION REQUIRED*** Spanish Mackerel Survey Closes May 5th
In summary the survey method used in this data collection is as flawed as the modelling and data input into the East Coast Spanish Mackerel Stock Assessment.
Gone Fishing Day 2023
Gone Fishing Day is an initiative of the Australian Recreational Fishing Foundation (ARFF), it's about celebrating all that we love about fishing and what it gives to Australian...
WA Trade and Charter Operators in Parliament
WA AFTA Ambassador Tim Farnell reports that on Thursday, 14th September, WARFFA, Tackle Trade, and Charter Boat Industries members visited State Parliament to watch Liberal party...
AFTA Chair’s Report – September 2023
AFTA Annual Chair's Report - September 2023 AFTA is holding the next full Board meeting in Sydney on October 18th; following that meeting, I will be in Perth on the 19th, meeting...
Female fishers in NT higher than the national average
Northern Territory fisher and AFTA Ambassador Rocky Edwards, reports that over the past 20 years, the number of women fishers in the Northern Territory has grown considerably....
WEST COAST DEMERSAL SCALEFISH RESOURCE Parliamentary Debate
Following on from their industry recognition award at AFTA 2023, the Western Australia team, Tim Farnell, Brian Marshall and Ash have continued their efforts representing the...
Million Dollar Fish bigger and better than ever
Million Dollar Fish bigger and better than ever Australia’s richest fishing competition is back for another year – and will be bigger than ever with news a million dollars...
South Australian Government opposes southern ocean offshore windfarm zone
The State Government has recommended South Australia not be included in the Commonwealth’s proposed offshore wind farm zone that runs from Warrnambool in Victoria to Port...
New interim management arrangements in NSW for Mulloway commencing 1 September 2023
Mulloway is an important and iconic species for NSW commercial, recreational and Aboriginal cultural fishers, however stocks in NSW are currently classified as ‘depleted’....
VIC Metro Fishers Catch A Win With New Trout Stockings
Metro Fishers Catch A Win With New Trout Stockings Recreational fishers are closer to reeling in a big catch as thousands of rainbow trout are stocked into 16 of Melbourne’s most...