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Tasmania Election Policies
In response to the Tasmanian Association for Recreational Fishing (TARFish) requests for comment on their prepared election priorities on behalf of Tasmania’s 100,000...
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.
Blue Grouper – Have your Say
New Eastern Blue Groper fishing rule changes From 1 March 2024, taking Eastern Blue Groper by any method, including line fishing, is prohibited as part of a 12-month trial, to...
More than 80 barra now worth a Million Dollars
With just over two weeks left of Australia’s richest fishing competition the Territory Labor Government has upped the ante again. More $10,000 tagged barra have been changed to...
Recreational fishing in Queensland consultation
Reproduced from Queensland Fisheries and Agricultural eHub OVERVIEWFisheries Queensland is seeking your feedback on fishery reform options for recreational fishing in Queensland....
AFTA calls for an immediate release of Tasmanian Fishing Policies!!!!
With only 10 days until the Tasmanian election on the 23rd of March recreational fishers in Tasmania are disappointed that neither of the major parties have released policies for...
Offshore wind zone declared in the Southern Ocean – SA rejection taken out!
JOINT MEDIA RELEASE The Hon Chris Bowen MP, Minister for Climate Change and Energy The Hon Lily D'Ambrosio MP, Victorian Minister for Climate Action, Energy and ResourcesThe...
AFTA meets with Minister Moriarty regarding NSW Blue Groper decision
AFTA Chair Bob Baldwin met with Minister Moriarty (6/3/24) to discuss the banning of the Eastern Blue Groper for recreational fishers and the broader impact on the recreational...
AFTA Chair’s Report – January 2024
AFTA Chair's Report - February 2024 "No matter which state recreational fishers are in, they should not be funding the normal government work, i.e., Fishery Compliance Officers!...
ELECTION PRIORITIES IN TASMANIA
ELECTION PRIORITIES IN TASMANIA
Proposed offshore renewables area off Bunbury WA
Proposed offshore renewables area off Bunbury WA The Hon Chris Bowen MP, Minister for Climate Change and Energy has proposed an area within Commonwealth waters in the...
Iconic Blue Groper now protected in NSW
Iconic Blue Groper now protected in NSW The NSW Government is taking steps to ensure the protection of NSW’s State Fish, the Blue Groper, with new changes to prohibit...
AFTA Chair’s Report – February 2024
AFTA Chair's Report - February 2024 "The closed access to the Finniss River and the potential of further access restrictions to the Mary, Roper & Lower Daly – Channel Point...
AFTA CALL FOR AN END TO COMMERCIAL GILL NET FISHING IN THE TERRITORY
The closed access to the Finniss River, and the potential of further access restrictions to the Mary, Roper & lower Daly – Channel Point will concentrate gill net fishing and further undermine the governments stellar performance with the $1m dollar barra campaign.
WA MINISTER RE-ALLOCATES SOME COMMERCIAL BUY BACK QUOTA TO REC SECTOR !
WA MINISTER RE-ALLOCATES SOME COMMERCIAL BUY BACK QUOTA TO REC SECTOR ! More demersal fishing opportunities for charter and recreational fishers Spring recreational demersal...
Victorian Little Angler Kits Election Commitment
The Victorian Government is proactive in encouraging all Victorians to fish, specifically focusing on the involvement of women, children, and people from diverse backgrounds....
New recreational fishing tourism strategy to lure more visitors to South Australia
A new strategy released today aims to grow recreational fishing tourism in South Australia to $468 million by 2030. Developed by the State Government through the South Australian...
Rec fishers call for quota – NT must act to protect future of iconic Barramundi fishery
Rec fishers call for quota – NT must act to protect future of iconic Barramundi fishery AFANT, the peak body representing the recreational fishing sector in the Northern...
VIC: More Macquarie Perch Stocked To Supersize Recovery
The future of the endangered Macquarie perch continues to shine brighter with nearly 80,000 fingerlings stocked into Victorian waters to re-establish wild populations across the...
24 Barra now worth $1 million for 2024
There are now more chances than ever before for a lucky fisho to become a millionaire through the Territory Government’s Million Dollar Fish competition. A further 12...
AFTA Submission – Offshore renewable energy infrastructure area proposal: Northern Tasmania, Bass Strait, TAS
AFTA Submission - Offshore renewable energy infrastructure area proposal: Northern Tasmania, Bass Strait, TAS Response received at: 22 January 2024, 11:11pm Organisation name:...