Presidents and Political Reports
AFTA Chair’s Report – May 2022
AFTA congratulates incoming Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on winning office and thanks outgoing Prime Minister Scott Morrison for the work they have both done.AFTA Chairs...
AFTA Chair’s Report – April 2022
Voting at the federal election commences on May 9th and we are still waiting for answers on Commonwealth Marine Park Plans. If nothing is heard, we can only assume the worst!!...
AFTA Chair’s Report – March 2022
political issue success is all about the numbers - politicians understand numbers. Numbers can help us, numbers can hurt themAFTA Chairs Report March 2022 There are so many...
AFTA Chair’s Report – February 2022
Message for all Politicians: “It’s not how you start the race, it’s more important how you finish it” AFTA Chairs Report February 2022 “It’s Time” for Reel Action Whilst...
Open Letter: Recreational Fishing Policy – Federal Election 2022
AFTA is willing and welcomes any request to engage with you on recreational fishing policy matters
AFTA Chair’s Report – January 2022
This is Australia …… warts and allAFTA Chairs Report January 2022 Let me start by wishing you and your team a Happy & very successful New Year. Surely things in 2022 can only...
AFTA Chair’s Report – December 2021
Have you ever wondered what the real motivation for people is to go recreational fishing????AFTA Chairs Report December 2021 'Tis the season to be jolly and from all reports,...
AFTA Chair’s Report – November 2021
Have you considered the issue of workplace discrimination, privacy and bullying of unvaccinated workers in your business?AFTA Chairs Report November 2021 Well, how is your...
AFTA Chair’s Report October 2021
"QLD Minister responsible for recreational fishing, The Hon Mark Furner, has launched the "Let's Fish QLD" media campaign.”AFTA Chairs Report October 2021 It is more than...
AFTA Chair’s Report September 2021
The AFTA 2022 Show will proceed in August next year, there can be no further excuses from governments in blocking travel. AFTA Chairs Report - September 2021 Our...
AFTA Chair’s Report July 2021
In conjunction with the BIA & GFFA, AFTA has been in talks with the QLD Government regarding their current review on the Spanish Mackerel fishery and the potential impact on...
AFTA Chair’s Report AGM 2021
as a business association, AFTA’s role is to advocate for our members business interests first rather than focusing solely on fishing AFTA Chairs Report for the AGM 2021 The past...
AFTA Presidents Report AGM 2021
... two simple questions Does it protect fishing’s future? Does it encourage fishing participation? Another year has passed, and who would have thought we would be still here...
May Chair’s Report
AFTA understands and advocates for the triple bottom line, "Social, Economic & Environmental" sustainability As a business association, AFTA needs to advocate for our members...
AFTA Chair’s Report – April
AFTA represents our members' interests in ensuring a sustainable fishery that doesn’t limit an individual’s participation.AFTA Chairs Report April 2021 AFTA Trade Show 2021 ~...
AFTA Chair’s Report – March 2021
“All indicators are that our industry is in a strong position at present, but we must plan for when the Government support tapers off” AFTA Chairs Report March 2021 AFTA Trade...
AFTA Chair’s Report – February 2021
TRADE SHOW The importance of the AFTA Trade Show is not just one of seeing the new products on display, but the opportunity to network with peers from across the nation to...
AFTA Chair’s Report – January 2021
"I am excited that the AFTA Trade Show is going ahead this year.”AFTA Chairs Report January 2021 Well welcome to 2021, this will be your year, so “Carpe Diem” as change and...
AFTA Chair’s Report December 2020
"I wish you a very Merry Christmas.”AFTA Chairs Report December 2020 T’is the season to be jolly and on behalf of AFTA, I hope you have an outstanding sales period that finally...
AFTA Chair’s Report November 2020
"AFTA is looking at partnerships to commence rolling this very successful school-based fishing programme model through all states in Australia”AFTA Chairs Report November 2020...