E-News Updates
AFTA Representations to NSW DPI Fisheries on Animal Welfare Reform Discussion Paper
AFTA have been engaged with both the Minister for Agriculture & Fisheries, and NSW DPI Fisheries from the outset representing recreational fishers. AFTA is satisfied that our industry interests will be protected in these changes.
Industry Recognition Award 2021
L to R Leyland Campbell Recfishwest, Marco Orifici Anglers Fishing World, Ben Patrick Halco Tackle, AWARD WINNER Andrew Rowland, Tim Carter Halco Tackle, Brian Marshall Compleat...
Happy Retirement PD !
retires after 45 plus years in the recreational fishing industry Starting his career in the recreational fishing sector in 1974 working for Hyams Wholesalers, Paul in 1982 moved...
Animal Welfare Reform Discussion Paper
Damian Kerves reports on the concerns of the Recreational Fishing Alliance of NSW over the release of a paper from the NSW Department of Primary Industries on Animal Welfare...
Fishing in Qld lockdown areas
From the QLD HEALTH WEBSITE: Can I go fishing for food? You should only fish if it is necessary for essential food and can do so within a 10km radius from your home. Recreational...
Have Your Say – NSW Animal Welfare Reform – Discussion Paper
“Specifying that using fish, cephalopods or decapod crustaceans for live bait fishing will not be an offence is a critical point for AFTA.”
QLD Health advice on Recreational Fishing
Qld Health “you should not go fishing unless you can demonstrate that it is absolutely necessary to obtain essential food and that you can do so within a 10km radius from your home”
South Australia – Management Advisory Committee
Primary Industries and Regions SA are pleased to announce that Expressions of Interest are now open for a wide range of positions on the new Marine Scalefish Fishery Management...
S.A. South East snapper fishing resumes from 1 July
Mandatory reporting of snapper catches either through the SA Fishing App or Fishwatch on 1800 065 522