Representing NSW recreational fishers
The RFA is the peak representative body for recreational fishers in NSW. The 8 Rs summarise the strategic changes we think are needed to revitalise sustainable recreational fishing in NSW. We represent the interests of anglers in the management of the State’s recreational fisheries, promote sustainable fishing practices, encourage the participation of children, help secure rights to fishing access, encourage recreational anglers to become involved in the well-being of the fishery, promote consultation and communication between government and anglers and promote fishing safety. . 
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Who represents fishers in NSW?
The 8 Rs: Resilience
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…
The 8 Rs: Research
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…
USFA “3 Ps” Strategy
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…
Who represents fishers in NSW?
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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For general media enquiries: Stan Konstantaras – Chairman/President president@rfansw.com.au For fishing safety enquiries: Malcolm Poole – Fishing Safety Officer safetyofficer@rfansw.com.au RFA of NSW logos Download small logo for partners to use online (low resolution file) Download large logo suitable for print reproduction (high resolution file) Download special extra small logo for…
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Join us Members Categories of membership are: Full Members with voting rights, state associations that represent a number of fishing clubs, and industry groups ($220 pa) Ordinary Members such as fishing clubs, community groups, businesses and advocacy groups ($55 pa) National Affiliate Members, being national fishing organisations that support the…
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For updates on all current issues follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/rfansw You can also stay in touch by subscribing to out monthly newsletter NSW RecFisher. Click here to subscribe You will also receive our occasional safe fishing email alerts warning of any dangerous fishing conditions forecast for NSW waters.…
www.safefishing.com.au
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…
NSW RecFisher Newsletter and safe fishing alerts
The RFA of NSW publishes a monthly newsletter NSW RecFisher for all fishers in the state. Click here to subscribe You will also receive our occasional safe fishing email alerts warning of any dangerous fishing conditions forecast for NSW waters. Ssubscription to NSW RecFisher is free. Please forward it to…
The 8 Rs: Rehabilitate
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…
The RFA of NSW is a not-for-profit, volunteer organisation supported by recreational fishing clubs, associations and individual anglers. Our members are Australian National Sportfishing Association (NSW Branch), Australian Underwater Federation, Canberra Fishing Club, Central Coast Association of Angling Clubs, Club Narooma Bowlo Fishing Club, New South Wales Council of Freshwater Anglers, New South Wales Fishing Clubs Association, New South Wales Underwater Skindivers and Fishermen’s Association, Professional Fishing Instructors and Guides Association and South West Anglers Association.