AFTA: SUPPORT YOUR ASSOCIATION
The Australian Fishing Trade Association (AFTA) is your professional trade association. Your membership fee supports the future sustainability of our industry and ensures the rights of recreational anglers throughout Australia are safeguarded for future generations.
Our purpose is to benefit our members: wholesalers, importers, manufacturers, retailers of fishing goods and services, and those involved in recreational fishing media.
AFTA: PROTECTING FISHING’S FUTURE
We strive to protect the future of recreational fishing by consistently engaging with political leaders at all levels of government. AFTA provides detailed submissions to the government on various issues, reflecting the concerns of our members.
Our goal is to achieve robust, well-considered, and equitable policy outcomes that either benefit or minimise the negative impact on the recreational fishing industry.
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CURRENT NEWS
AFTA Chair’s Report – October 2025
AFTA Chair's Report - October 2025 AFTA appreciates the genuine support for the South Australian Recreational fishing industry from the SA Premier, The Hon Peter Malinauskas MP, in providing $300,000 to promote the Let's Fish SA campaign …. We sincerely thank you....
President’s Update on SA Algal Bloom
Last Thursday, 23 October, AFTA’s Independent Chair, Bob Baldwin and AFTA SA Board Member, Alicia Bolitho, attended a press conference with the South Australian Premier, Peter Malinauskas. AFTA welcomes the South Australian Government’s $300,000 investment in the...
Reflections from the Heart: Leadership Lessons Post-Heart Attack
Reflections from the Heart: Leadership Lessons Post-Heart Attack Recently, Greg Seeto kindly asked if I’d contribute a personal experience article to the AFTA e-news to raise awareness about heart health and what I have learnt from the experience. After some...
Algal Bloom Fish Recovery Program
Algal Bloom Fish Recovery Program As part of the Algal Bloom Summer Plan, the State Government is today outlining a plan for the long-term recovery of fishing stocks in waters affected by the algal bloom. The comprehensive recovery program includes a range of...
Help us improve the Scalefish Rules
n 2026, NRE Tas will be proposing changes to the Scalefish Rules through the Scalefish Rules Remake. This is an opportunity to improve how we manage the scalefish fishery. But before we start drafting specific proposed rule changes for consultation, we want your...
Western Australia – Fishing Futures Forum – The Urgent Demersal Conservation Challenge
Speech delivered by the Hon Bob Baldwin at the WA Fishing Futures Forum. On behalf of the Australian Fishing Trade Association, whose membership represents the manufacturing, wholesale, retail, and charter sectors, as well as fishing media—and by association, the...
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