Are you passionate about protecting the future of the recreational fishing industry? Do you have skills, experience, and enthusiasm to share? Do you wish to work with other like-minded individuals for the greater good of the entire industry?
Why Join Us?
- Make an Impact: Help shape the future of our industry and drive positive change.
- Expand Your Network: Connect with like-minded people and expand your professional and personal connections.
- Contribute Your Expertise: You can use your skills and knowledge to support our association and its mission to protect the future of fishing.
Responsibilities
- Attend regular board meetings (approximately 2 in-person and 4 online).
- Actively participate in discussions and take part in resulting actions.
- Assist in strategic planning and decision-making processes.
- Collaborate with other board members to enhance the association’s impact.
Nominations from AFTA Members are now open for the AFTA Board. If there are more nominations than positions available, then a vote will be held at the 2025 AGM on the Gold Coast. (AGM Thursday July 24th, 2025, at 4.30pm)
The structure of AFTA is an elected Management Committee (Board) as per the AFTA Constitution (Part 3, Clause 14)
The total number of Committee Members (Directors) is to be no more than 9 and no less than 3 and must be made up of:
(a) no more than 5 and no less than 3 Wholesale Members;
(b) no more than 3 and no less than 1 Retail Member; and
(c) no more than 1 Media Member
Committee Members (Directors) are elected at the AGM for a term of 3 years with no restriction on how many consecutive terms can be served.
There are five positions open for nomination in 2025: 1 x RETAIL and 4 x WHOLESALE. If you wish to nominate yourself for a position on the Board, please fill out and return the form below as soon as possible.
AFTA Members considering nomination should familiarise themselves with the AFTA Constitution, which can be found on the Member Portal on the AFTA website. Members should also ensure they are available to travel for a minimum of two in-person meetings per year, typically in September and March, and participate in various e-meetings throughout the year.
If you have any queries, you are welcome to contact any AFTA Board Member, including our Independent Chairman, The Hon Bob Baldwin.
Nominations to be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. AEST on Tuesday, 8th July 2025.