President’s and Political Reports

AFTA Annual Chair's Report - September 2023 AFTA is holding the next full Board meeting in Sydney on October 18th; following that meeting, I will be in Perth on the 19th, meeting...

"No matter how you view it, the AFTA Trade Show 2023 was a resounding success in every aspect."AFTA Annual Chair's Report - August 2023   Well, what a show it was!!! No...

Another great addition to this year's show is the QLD government sponsorship of the Public Day, making the event free for the public to attend I wish to thank everyone for the...

AFTA Chair's Report - AGM 2023 Just when you thought it was safe to come out of the woods after COVID, our industry has been whacked by various state government fishing...

"Only with consistent effort can we, as an industry, battle with those who wish to restrict our rights to fish even more so when the very science they rely on is fundamentally...

“AFTA congratulate Qld Minister Mark Furner on the proposed zone changes that will see the full or partial removal of Gill or Mesh nets in Northern Qld. The direct benefits to...

"AFTA has secured Queensland Government Sponsorship to allow the Tackle Show Public Day to be a free entry event."AFTA Chairs Report May 2023 It has been both an interesting and...

All Politicians should remember that in NSW 1 in 5 people participate in recreational fishing and that delivers $3.9 billion to the NSW economy, and we will not be taken for...

The ABARE - National Social and Economic Survey of Recreational Fishers 2018-2021 Survey is a critical tool in helping to shape the future direction of recreational fishing...

Warning to all political policy decision-makers: "taking away recreational fishing rights and access will be the peril of your own making; recreational fishers have had...

"Lesson to all government experts: Fish stocks won't increase whilst you allow the commercial sector to fish during the species spawning whilst shutting out recreational...

Message to all Politicians and Advisers, Good Recreational Fishing Policy is built on engagement with, and an understanding of what the recreational fishing sector actually...

it is pointless to shut down the recreational fishing sector during spawning periods yet apply no restriction on the commercial sector. It defies logic if sustainability is truly...

  The Recreational Fishing community need to engage directly with their Local MP on issues of concern, just like other groups such as the Greens do, we cannot just leave it to...

AFTA advises members never to complete loaded surveys that simply give the Government the answer they are looking for; it is akin to putting your head on the chopping block with...

I hope we are all at the show, and it is running … third time lucky! As my first term as President is coming to an end, I have to re-nominate if I am continuing on board and will...

With everything thrown at our industry, our resolve may be tested, but we continue to support each other and fight on AFTA Chairs Report for the AGM 2022   Well, with some...

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...

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!!...