President’s and Political Reports

"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!!...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...