We want the NSW government to partner with recreational and commercial fishers to build RESILIENCE in our valuable fish stocks across NSW for our fishing future. Immediately shut the Southern Fish Trawl down and provide fair compensation to the 22 affected commercial operators who are seeking $24 million dollars to…
We want the NSW government to partner with recreational and commercial fishers to improve the outlook for fish across NSW and RESEARCH, assess and develop new fishing opportunities and fishing experiences across NSW. Develop an easily-accessible on-water or foreshore designed ‘Fish Out’ facility model that could readily be implemented and…
The Underwater Skindivers and Fishermen’s Association (USFA) ‘Three P’s’ strategy highlights three aspects of spearfishing that by virtue of their simplicity fosters easy recall amongst the spearfishing community and other stakeholders. It aims to build on the framework provided by the Recreational Fishing Alliance of NSW (RFA) and is designed to…
These are some of the key advisory and representative committees representing anglers in NSW. A new Recreational Fishing NSW Advisory Council has been established by the NSW government but representative members from the recreational fishing community have not yet been announced. Advisory Council on Recreational Fishing members http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fisheries/recreational/licence-fee/trusts/acorf/about-acorf Advisory Council…
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Our website www.safefishing.com.au focuses on fishing safety for rock fishers, freshwater fishers, underwater fishers and boat fishers. It contains safe fishing information and videos translated to more than 20 languages. Visit the Safe Fishing website You can also view our videos here and on our YouTube channel. The Recreational Fishing…
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We want the NSW government to partner with recreational fishers and commercial to REHABILITATE and protect valuable fish habitat across NSW for our fishing future. Respond to the need to protect, regenerate and enhance natural fish habitat to support diverse healthy fisheries and fish populations; where appropriate enhance habitat and…