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Australia’s fishing trade is a great industry, one we should be proud of and willing to protect. However, AFTA can only keep protecting and promoting our industry, if it is supported by the industry, this means through membership and the annual tackle show.
Latest News
Qld Gillnet-free zones put Gulf fisheries on track for more sustainable future
AFTA unreservedly stand by Qld Fisheries Minister Mark Furner on the planned removal of gillnets in the Gulf just as we did the removal of gillnets on the Qld East Coast.
WA SOUTH COAST MARINE PARK – YOUR SUBMISISON IS REQUIRED NOW!
The proposed South Coast Marine Parks were announced by Minister for Environment Reece Whitby on 16 February and are now open for public comment period. Many of the proposed ‘no fishing’ sanctuary zones are completely illogical and unjustifiable, demonstrating a...
Fisheries Climate Change Briefings
AFTA Chair the Hon.Bob Baldwin, recently represented AFTA at the Bureau of Meteorology – FRDC Fisheries Climate Change briefing. It was fascinating to hear how marine heatwaves form, the broader impacts on global current flows, and the resulting impacts on fisheries....
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