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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.
Million Dollar Fish Season 10
There are a million reasons to cast a line in the Northern Territory. Australia’s richest fishing competition is back for Season 10, and registrations are now open! Details...
Bunbury Offishore Windfarm Zone Declared
Chris Bowen, Minister for Climate Change and Energy has declared an area in the Indian Ocean off Bunbury, WA that could be developed for offshore renewable energy, including...
Huge Rainbow Trout Stocked Across Melbourne Lakes
Melbourne’s most popular fishing spots will become an angler’s paradise with huge rainbow trout – weighing up to four kilograms each – being stocked across 17 lakes thanks to the...
Letter from the Hon Chris Bowen MP, Minister for Climate Change and Energy
AFTA Chair’s Report – August 2024
AFTA Chair's Report - August 2024 "The robustness of AFTA is underpinned by the commitment from wholesale exhibitors, retailers, and public involvement. The ongoing influx of...
Northern Territory Election Result
The election on August 24th concluded with the Country Liberal Party (CLP) achieving a decisive win. Congratulations to new Chief Minister, Lia Finocchiaro, and Deputy Leader...
Tackling shark depredation – an invitation to participate
Agri-Science Queensland (part of the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries) will be inviting stakeholders to participate in a national online survey as part of a research...
Happy Retirement Jonesy!
Phil Jones started in the fishing tackle industry in 1974 at the age of 15, working for J M Turville in North Melbourne. Turville’s was regarded as one of the premier tackle...
Tourism Takes Off At Rocklands Reservoir
Rocklands Reservoir is spearheading a tourism boom in western Victoria with the number of people visiting the waterway skyrocketing in recent years – thanks to investments from...
Tackling shark depredation for Queensland fishers
Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries and Minister for Rural Communities The Honourable Mark Furner Shark depredation impacts fishers off Queensland’s...
AFANT Election Policies
AFANT, is pleased to confirm that we have secured commitments from NT Labor and the Country Liberal Party to fundamentally reform the NT Barramundi Fishery by phasing out the use...
RecFishSA seeks clarification on the Labor Government Bow Hunting Ban
Bow Regulations to change Recently various campaigns have begun regarding the recent push to ban the use of bows for taking animals within South Australia. RecFish SA have been...
$2 million recreational fishing program announced
$2 million recreational fishing program announced The Minns Government has announced yesterday a new $2 million recreational fishing small infrastructure grants program, as well...
AFTA Chair’s Report – AGM 2024
AFTA Chair's Report - AGM 2024 Our objective is best defined as promoting, engaging, and educating more people, particularly families, females, and young people, toward...
Presidents Report – AGM 2024
"for wholesalers to see firsthand the enthusiasm and passion the next generation of anglers have for our sport" Once again, it has been a busy year for the AFTA Board. It was...
AFTA submission to the “Senate Inquiry into the Offshore Wind Industry Consultation”.
The following is the submission AFTA made to the Senate Inquiry into the Offshore Wind Industry Consultation on behalf of our members. AFTA will keep you informed of the progress...
Queensland Minister Supports AFTA Tackle Show Public Day
NT Government to expand Top End’s artificial reef network
The Lawler Labor Government continues to invest in improving recreational fishing access, infrastructure and experiences in the Top End, with a $3.8 million funding injection...
An Ocean of Opportunity
People are the Australian seafood industry’s most valuable asset, Seafood Industry Australia (SIA) and Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) are excited to...
Offshore Wind Industry Consultation Process
On 3 July 2024, the Senate referred an inquiry into the Offshore wind industry consultation process for inquiry and report by the last sitting day in February 2025. The closing...