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Australia’s fishing trade is a great industry, one we should be proud of and one we should be willing to protect. However, AFTA can only keep protecting and promoting our industry if it is supported by the industry, through support for the tradeshow, through support for other events and through membership.
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SA the Seafood State – a stronger fishing future
“For too long there has been a race to the bottom in fisheries policy with fish stocks such as snapper decimated and the poorly managed competing interests of the commercial and recreational sectors.
Finally, a sensible, proactive approach to SA fishing sustainability
“For too long, across many previous parliaments, indecision and inaction are what led to decimation of fish stocks and the introduction of the radical plan for a 4-season closure of the SA Snapper Fishery to 2023.
NSW FAD’s to stay in water longer to help RecFishers
Following the NSW DPI - COVID19 meeting last week and AFTA lobbbying, the extension of FADs times have been actioned. FADS from Port Stephens to Eden to now remain in the water until 15 May and the northern FADs until 15 June. This maximises FAD fishing opportunities...
Submission on the Draft Management Plan for Recreational Fishing in South Australia
Submission on the Draft Management Plan for Recreational Fishing in South Australia The Australian Fishing Trade Association (AFTA) is the peak Recreational Fishing Industry body representing the Manufacturing, Wholesale, Retail & Media businesses of the...
Submission on the Commonwealth Fisheries Resource Sharing Network.
Australian Fishing Trade Association (AFTA) Submission on the Commonwealth Fisheries Resource Sharing Network. The Australian Fishing Trade Association (AFTA) is the peak Recreational Fishing Industry body representing the Manufacturing, Wholesale, Retail & Media...
VICTORIA – OUT OF STEP & STANDING ALONE AGAINST RECFISHERS!
The Australian Fishing Trade Association (AFTA) has called on the Victorian Government to immediately allow recreational fishing across the state, whilst observing the national social distancing rules. AFTA Chair, Bob Baldwin said: “Victoria is out of step with the...