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Western Australia: Another Ban
The WA Industry is reeling from another questionable decision from the Fisheries Minister, this time banning ALL wire traces from shore between Mandurah and Two Rocks. This is...
AFTA Chair’s Report – November 2023
AFTA Chair's Report - November 2023 "Gillnet fishing involves using fine-meshed nets at river mouths or estuaries that catch "everything". They catch dugong, turtles, dolphins,...
SA: Development of a South Australian Recreational Boating Safety Strategy
The Department for Infrastructure and Transport (DIT) is beginning work to develop the first-ever South Australian Recreational Boating Safety Strategy. The strategy will guide...
NT: Lucky fisho doubles the dough with Million Dollar Fish
Season 9 of Australia’s richest fishing competition is heating up, with fisho James McWilliam pocketing himself $20,000 after hooking a Season 9 red-tagged barramundi. Carrying a...
VIC: Water Flow Management in the Goulburn Murray Valley
The Australian Fishing Trade Association (AFTA) and representatives of recreational fishers and outdoor gear traders have expressed deep concerns regarding water flow management...
NT Recreational Fishing Experience Survey Launched
It’s no secret that Territorians love their fishing, with a third of NT adults going fishing each year, far surpassing the national average of 21%. Recreational Fishing also...
NT: 10 year Rec Fishing plan unveiled
Northern Territory: 10 year Rec Fishing plan unveiled The Territory Labor Government is working to ensure the Northern Territory continues to benefit from a strong, sustainable...
AFTA ENDORSES THE PROACTIVE AND POSITIVE ACTION BY THE QLD GOVERNMENT IN REMOVING INDISCRIMINATE GILL NETS
6 November 2023 -- MEDIA STATEMENT -- The Australian Fishing Trade Association (AFTA) welcomes the strong and personal leadership of Qld Fisheries Minister, Mark Furner MP, in...
Spreading The Love Of Fishing Across The State
Victoria’s next generation of recreational fishers can look forward to trying a new hobby this summer with the first of 95,000 free Little Angler Kits being handed out to...
Bass Strait Region Offshore Wind Announcement
Bass Strait Region Offshore Wind Announcement The Hon Chris Bowen MP, Minister for Climate Change and Energy, has proposed an area within Commonwealth waters in the Bass Strait...
Open Letter to Noosa Council on the Noosa River Catchment Management Plan (NRCMP)
the NRCMP appears so secretive as it is not publicly available on your council website.
AFTA Chair’s Report – October 2023
AFTA Chair's Report - October 2023 "The AFTA directors provided great insight, but more information is needed. AFTA works with the various State Peak Bodies, many of which are...
Have your say on the NSW 10-year Trout Cod recovery roadmap
*Image copyright: NSW DPI* 18 Oct 2023 The NSW Government is committed to recover Trout Cod populations in NSW, with the draft Trout Cod Action Plan 2023-2033 now open for public...
Recreational fishing boost with translocation of Yelloweye Mullet into Lake George
Tuesday 17 October 2023 To support continued recreational fishing, the State Government in association with the Lake George Management Committee and RecFish SA, will translocate...
Changes made to recreational fishing in the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary
Friday 13 October 2023 New regulations for recreational fishing within the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary (ADS) will be introduced from Saturday 14 October to strike a balance...
Recreational fishers snapper limits increase in South East Fishery Zone
In good news for anglers, Snapper catch limits will increase tomorrow for recreational (non-charter) fishers in the South East Fishery Zone following recent record recruitment...
The writing is on the wall, it’s time to reform the NT Barramundi fishery
The Amateur Fishermen’s Association of the NT (AFANT), the peak body representing the Territory’s 61,000 recreational fishers, and the NT Guided Fishing Industry Association...
An Update On The Port Stephens Wind Farms
The Reel Action Fishing Podcast (with Guesty and the Ferret) Special Guest: The Hon.Bob Baldwin Summary Of The Issue: In recent years, the Australian government has been pushing...
Gone Fishing Day 2023
Australian Recreational Fishing Foundation (ARFF) is encouraging Aussies to celebrate Gone Fishing Day on Sunday, October 8. Are you ready to embark on an incredible fishing...
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...