2013 ANNUAL REPORT2013 ANNUAL REPORT

Amateur Fishermen’sAmateur Fishermen’s  Association of the NT Inc.Association of the NT Inc.  

The businesses listed here all have an interest in the recreational fishing industry in the Northern Territory and, as Corporate members, they support the work that AFANT does in promoting and furthering the development of our fishery. They add to AFANT’s voice when we speak on behalf of our industry and they provide valuable input to our organisation. We urge all AFANT members to recognise the support of these businesses by choosing to use their products and services wherever possible. Corporate Membership of AFANT is open to all businesses with an interest in our industry. Membership is acknowledged on our website and we provide a link to the business’s own website. Corporate members receive our newsletters and window signage identifying them as AFANT supporters. The annual Corporate Membership contribution is just $100 per year (including GST).

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AFANT’s Corporate Members 1 AFANT’s Elected Committee 5 President’s Report 6 AFANT Activities 2012 9 Represent and advocate for the interests of all recreational fishers in the NT 9

Ensure that the allocation of fishery resources in the NT provides for an adequate share for recreational fishers 10

Provide representation and advice to governments and others on recreational fishing issues 11 Promote and further the development of recreational fishing 13 Maintain and where possible increase access to recreational fishing opportunities 14 Participate in the management of recreational and other fisheries 15 Promote and be an advocate for ethical, sustainable, safe and legal fishing practices 15 Promote and be an advocate for the protection of the environment as it impacts on recreational fishing 16 Support and participate in fisheries research 19 AFANT Committee changes 20 Audited Financial Statements 2012 21

(Cover Photograph courtesy Craig Ingram)

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Phillip Clark Secretary

Cathie Bassett Ass Secretary/

Treasurer

Dennis Smart Treasurer

Geoff Bird Vice President

Warren de With President

Paul van BruggenCommittee

Peter Russell Committee Scott Mitchell

Committee Tony Hare Committee

Rohan Short Committee

Steve Thomas Committee

Scott Simpson Committee

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Chris Makepeace Retiring Executive Officer

Angela Lewfatt Office Manager

Craig Ingram Executive Officer

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AFANT will work with the government to ensure a range of other election commitments are delivered including:

I would like to acknowledge the significant achievements that have been made in recreational fishing in the Territory during 2012.

• Construction of a new self-launch boat ramp at Dundee

The past year has seen some significant changes and positive outcomes for recreational anglers. Firstly I would like to congratulate the CLP on forming Government and on their policy commitments to recreational fishing.

• A review of some of our existing ramps with particular consideration of caretaker facilities, security, toilet facilities, access roads and lighting

• Review the condition of roads to our more popular fishing spots and we will be starting with consideration of an upgrade to Gunn Point Road to improve access to Leaders Creek, the Vernon Islands, Saltwater Arm and the lower Adelaide River

AFANT put forward a number of recreational fishing policy positions to both major parties in the lead up to the 2012 election and we welcome the support for these key policies by the CLP government.

• $1.5million commitment to resume works at the Gove Mud Wharf in Nhulunbuy

A number of the important election commitments have already been delivered including:

• Implement a weather and boating safety education program • The closure of Chambers and Finke

Bays as well as the areas around Adelaide River, Leaders Creek and the northern part of Fog Bay to commercial barramundi fishing

• Will trial the use of security cameras at boat ramps

• Establish a comprehensive safety awareness program • The delivery of their commitment on

compensation to commercial barramundi fishermen along with the removal of effort for these fishermen through the buy-back of licenses

• Improvements to VHF radio networks with radio repeaters in areas where most people fish will also be considered to further improve safety on the water • The release of the long awaited

survey of recreational fishing in the NT 2009-2010 and the recreational fishing development plan 2012-2022. These documents contain important information essential for the management and advocacy of recreational fishing in the Northern Territory

• Will boost the Fisheries Police Unit and ensure they are equipped to target those who break the law

• A review of the Fisheries Police Unit’s equipment, including boats

• Ensure the Daly River becomes a tourism hub and strong contributor to the Territory economy while also conducting long term and comprehensive research and monitoring of the area to ensure it remains ecologically sustainable

• Start the process for establishment of a Recreational Fishing Ministerial Advisory Council to open up direct communications between fishers and government • Oppose permits and payments for

fishing • Commencement on the commitment of boating infrastructure with funds set aside for the planning and construction of boat ramps, including Dundee and investigating a new access site at Shady Camp

• Will inform Territorians of any negotiations or agreements with traditional owners

• Any proposals for a marine protected area must be based on demonstrated need and provide clear benefits

• Will establish a Territory Recreational Fisheries Award program to honour individuals and organisations for their contribution to the conservation, restoration and enhancement of the Territory’s recreational fisheries and their habitat

• Will also re-open a direct line of communication with the relevant Minister by re-establishing Ministerial Advisory Councils and a new office of recreational fishing within the department

• A Country Liberals Minister will always be available to industry and community groups

************** As part of the CLP’s election commitments they have recognised the contribution made by AFANT to recreational fishing in the Northern Territory and have provided a commitment to provide resources to AFANT so it can continue its role. We welcome this ongoing commitment.

- Major issues in 2012 Blue Mud Bay The past year has shown extremely clearly the risks, uncertainty and detriment posed to recreational fishing from the Blue Mud Bay ruling with the closure of major areas of the Tiwi’s to recreational anglers. The decision taken by the Tiwi Land Council and the uncertainty and lack of legal clarity of actual boundaries continues to have a major impact on recreational anglers.

The Tiwi decision left AFANT with no option but to suspend the issue of camping permits and fishing (access) permit refunds on behalf of the Tiwi Land Council and the NT government.

AFANT is committed to resolving the Blue Mud Bay intertidal waters issue with permit free access in all intertidal waters, including the Tiwi’s and will work with Government and traditional owners where necessary to ensure permit free access to all NT waters.

The government has informed AFANT that negotiations are progressing well on a range of agreements around access. The government and the NLC have signed off on

agreements for the Daly River as well as the MacArthur.

Artificial reefs Our artificial reef program has continued to expand in 2012, with two 25 meter steel vessels added to the Fenton Patches and 120 concrete culverts added to the Bottle Washer significantly enhancing the artificial reef network during the past year.

Barramundi licence buy-back and commercial netting closures AFANT applauds the government on its decision to establish the recreational only Barra fishery from the southern part of Fog Bay to the Wildman River including Chambers and Finke Bays. The closure of Chambers and Finke Bays to barramundi netting has been a long held AFANT policy position. The successful creation of this area as a recreational only barramundi fishery, which started on the 1st of February this year, will see long term benefits for recreational anglers in the Territory.

AFANT has been active in developing strategies and actions including our code of conduct, in the view of ensuring anglers gain the maximum benefit from the creation of these important recreational only fishing areas.

Mary River outcomes To ensure the maximum benefit for the community and recreational anglers is achieved by the removal of commercial barramundi fishing from Chambers and Finke Bays AFANT has taken a range of actions to ensure the best possible outcomes from the creation of the recreational barramundi fishing areas. AFANT has been working with fisheries to investigate alternative and more reliable boat access to Chambers and Finke Bays, discussions with landholders and government agencies have been positive and we look forward to the possibility of improved tidal and seasonal boat ramp access in the lower Sampan Creek. AFANT has also released a voluntary code of conduct. The COC aims to ensure anglers are aware and practice ethical sustainable and safe practices to ensure that the recreational-angling-only areas of the Mary River and Chambers and Finke Bays have the opportunity to develop into their full potential as a world class fishery.

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Boat identification/registration AFANT has welcomed the unequivocal statements by the government that boat registration is off the table. I’m sure it will be well received by Territory fishers.

Resourcing Water Police

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Resourcing Water Police to ensure adequate fishery compliance and enforcement has been a long-standing concern of AFANT and recreational fishers. More recently, the lack of adequate equipment for search and rescue activities has also become an issue.

Mt Todd mine water discharge AFANT has also been active in working through the issues and impacts associated with the Mt Todd mine redevelopment and water management on the site. While this is just one of a large number of legacy mine sites in the NT, the impact on the Edith and Daly Rivers downstream is a major concern. It is essential that the long term arrangements for this site are addressed so that a pollution free future is found from this and other legacy mine sites.

INPEX At last year’s AGM INPEX presented information on their proposed development. The dredging and onshore construction phase of this development is well underway. AFANT has kept a close watch on the program with the view of monitoring any possible impacts from sedimentation, plumes to the important habitat or fishing in the harbor and the spoil ground off Lee Point.

One of the key issues still to be resolved is the ongoing access to Catalina Creek. AFANT is seeking a firm commitment to ensure ongoing access to this system for recreational fishers.

Mining and Oil and Gas Activities Before I finish today, I just want to say something about our resources boom and the need for caution in assessing the impacts of potential exploration and mining projects. AFANT has had concerns with a number of mining and oil and gas proposals. AFANT has been active in questioning the environmental impact of proposals ranging from oil and gas exploration and development particularly close, inshore tenements and a number of large volume water extraction permits to mining operators. AFANT continues to hold concerns about the impacts of iron ore and other mining activity in the

Roper River area. One major concern is the possibility of barge transports of bulk minerals to the Roper River area as well as the possible impacts of land transportation and shipping activities on waterways in the Roper area and in the Gulf of Carpentaria. AFANT is not opposed to the mining and other resources projects that are coming on stream at a rapid rate here in the Territory as long as they are properly planned, their impacts are properly assessed and the companies conduct their activities responsibly. AFANT is determined to ensure that the companies involved recognise that they have a responsibility to preserve our great Territory lifestyle including our recreational fishing.

Over the next twelve months AFANT will develop a new strategic plan covering the next five years. In closing, on behalf of the AFANT committee, I want to thank Chris Makepeace and Mel Krollig for their professional service to AFANT. Chris retired in October 2012 after seven years as the Executive Officer and Mel served as office administration/manager for 9 years. We wish them all the best for the future. I would also like to thank Cathy Basset and Peter (Polly) Russell for their efforts and service on the AFANT Committee. Good fishing in 2013. Warren de With President

Warren de With President

Over the next twelve months the AFANT Committee intends to develop a new strategic plan for the next five years. AFANT has delayed the update of the previous plan in anticipation of the release of the NT Recreational Fishing Development Plan. AFANT intends that where possible and in the interest of recreational fishers in the Northern Territory, that the two plans should be aligned. The AFANT committee will consult with members on the development and adoption of the plan over the next twelve months. AFANT will continue to report against our AFANT Development Plan 2006 — 2009 until the new plan is completed. The key strategic areas of our existing plan are to: • Represent and advocate for the interests of all

recreational fishers in the NT • Ensure that the allocation of fishery resources

in the NT provides for an adequate share for recreational fishers and allows for the predictable growth in recreational fishing

• Provide representation and advice to governments and others on recreational fishing issues

• Promote and further the development of recreational fishing

• Maintain and where possible, increase access to recreational fishing opportunities

• Participate in the management of recreational and other fisheries and liaise constructively with commercial fishing organisations on matters of mutual interest

• Promote and be an advocate for ethical, sustainable, safe and legal fishing practices

• Promote and be an advocate for the protection of the environment as it impacts on recreational fishing

• Support and participate in fisheries research

REPRESENT AND ADVOCATE FOR THE INTERESTS OF ALL RECREATIONAL FISHERS

IN THE NT In this key area the objectives we addressed during 2012 were:

• To continue to provide effective representation of all recreational fishers in the NT and to be responsive to the wishes and needs of these fishers

• To provide effective representation in matters of access to fishing areas

AFANT’s major activities in this key strategic area during 2012 were development and advocating recreational angling policy direction and outcomes as part of the 2012 NT election, protecting recreational fishers interest in resource allocation discussions, addressing the implications of the Blue Mud Bay ruling and dealing with the Commonwealth Marine Protected Area activities and their potential to impact on recreational fishing access in the NT. 2012 election policy outcomes AFANT’s objective in the lead up to the 2012 Territory election was to gain the best policy outcomes for recreational fishers. AFANT met and had discussions with both sides of politics and put forward our policy issues for consideration. A number of positive policy outcomes have been achieved including:

• The closure of Chambers and Finke Bays as well as the areas around Adelaide River, Leaders Creek and the northern part of Fog Bay to commercial barramundi fishing

• Buy back of commercial barramundi licenses

• Commitment to the recreational fishing development plan 2012-2022

• Establishment of a Recreational Fishing Ministerial Advisory Council

• Construction of a new self-launch boat ramp at Dundee

• Investigation of new ramp at Shady Camp

• Consideration of an upgrade to Gunn Point Road to improve access to Leaders Creek, the Vernon Islands, Saltwater Arm and the lower Adelaide River

• $1.5million commitment to resume works at the Gove Mud Wharf in Nhulunbuy

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• Implement a water and boating safety education program

• Trial the use of security cameras at boat ramps

• Have a comprehensive safety awareness program underway

• Improvements to VHF radio networks with radio repeaters in areas where most people fish will also be considered to further improve safety on the water

• Boost the Fisheries Police Unit and ensure they are equipped to target those who break the law

• Oppose permits and payments for fishing

• Inform Territorians of any negotiations or agreements with traditional owners

Dealing with Outcomes of the Blue Mud Case AFANT has kept a watching brief on development in the Blue Mud Bay negotiations. The NT Government continues to work with land councils and traditional owners on resolving access issues as a result of the Blue Mud Bay ruling. The NT Government has reached Blue Mud Bay access/fishing access agreements with traditional owners on the following claim areas:

• The Kenbi land claim (including Darwin and Bynoe Harbour)

• McArthur River, Borroloola and the Sir Edward Pellew group of islands

• Daly River • Mini-Mini Murgenella Cobourg

And the government has informed AFANT that other agreements are close to finalisation. After more than four years of negotiations there are still a number of challenges to ensuring permit free and reasonable access to all areas historically accessed by recreational anglers in the NT. This issue has come into clear focus with the Tiwi Island closure of all the northern side of Bathurst and Melville Islands. The risks, uncertainty and detriment posed to recreational fishing from the Blue Mud Bay ruling is clearly evident when TO’s can create lock-outs based on who pays the highest dollar. The decision taken by the Tiwi Land

Council and the uncertainty and lack of legal clarity of actual boundaries continues to have a major impact on recreational anglers. The Tiwi decision left AFANT with no option but to suspend the issue of camping permits and fishing (access) permit refunds on behalf of the Tiwi Land Council and the NT Government. AFANT is committed to resolving the Blue Mud Bay intertidal waters issue with permit free access in all intertidal waters including the Tiwi’s and will work with Government and traditional owners where necessary to ensure permit free access to all NT waters. AFANT has appeared at recent call over’s for outstanding bed and bank intertidal waters claims with the Aboriginal Land Commissioner in the Supreme Court and our aim is to ensure no detriment to recreational fishers as part of future native title grants. Commonwealth Marine Protected Area activities Recreational anglers in the NT escaped most of the impact of the Commonwealth Marine Protected Areas although AFANT still has serious concerns with the impact on anglers around Australia with large and important areas lost to recreational fishing. The other highly likely impact in the Northern Territory of the new large offshore no fishing green zones, is that they have a significant impact on the commercial fishing industry. It’s quite possible that this will lead to effort shift and have a negative flow-on effect to recreational fishing closer inshore.

ENSURE THAT THE ALLOCATION OF FISHERY RESOURCES IN THE NT PROVIDES FOR AN ADEQUATE SHARE FOR RECREATIONAL

FISHERS AFANT has continued to demand that recreational anglers in the NT get their share of the resource. The outcomes with the creation of the recreational only barramundi fishery and Chambers and Finke Bays clearly show AFANT’s success in this area.

Increased recreational share of the Barramundi resource AFANT has secured the closure of Chambers and Finke Bays as well as the areas around Adelaide

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River, Leaders Creek and the northern part of Fog Bay to commercial barramundi fishing to create a recreational only fishing area from south of the Finniss River to the Wildman River. The creation of the recreational only barramundi fishing areas is one of the most positive outcomes for improved access and resource protection for recreational anglers in the NT for many years. This combined with the governments buy back of commercial barramundi licenses has protected some of the most important recreational barramundi fishing areas exclusively for recreational anglers. AFANT has long campaigned on these commercial fishing closures as we see the opportunity to transform the Mary River system and Chambers and Finke Bay into a truly world class Barra fishery. The Chambers and Finke Bays are recognised for the spectacular run off barra fishing along the coastal creeks including Sampan, Marsh, Swim, Carmor and Tommycut Creeks with trophy sized barra and threadfin accessible to local anglers at a reasonable distance from Darwin. The removal of commercial barra fishing in Chambers and Finke Bays will see 140 tonnes of barramundi and threadfin stay in the water each year giving anglers a much greater opportunity to catch that ‘fish of a life-time’ that this region is renowned for. AFANT recognises the efforts of Terry Mills for personally taking this issue on and making it CLP policy in the lead up to the August 2012 election and thanks the Northern Territory Government for making these recreational only zones a reality. Recreational fishers across the Northern Territory and wider Australia will embrace this development as a positive step to further enhance the great Territory lifestyle and recreational angling opportunities we have in the Territory. Securing the Future of Jewfish and Golden Snapper Stocks AFANT has taken a strong position in ensuring the protection of the golden snapper and jewfish stocks as part of the changes to the Coastal Line Fishery. Some 60% of all golden snapper caught by recreational fishers are released but virtually all such fish caught from a depth of 15 meters or greater will die from organ and tissue damage sustained from barotrauma effects. AFANT has considerable concerns with the sustainability of highly prized reef fish in the coastal

line fishery particularly golden snapper and black jewfish. These concerns are in the main confined to areas of close proximity to major population centres and fishing pressure. Over the past year AFANT has been involved in providing advice to fisheries on a range of measures to address concerns with the sustainability of these species including changes to possession and vessel limits on key species like golden snapper and black jewfish. The AFANT submission on the proposed possession limit changes can be found at the AFANT website: http://afant.com.au/ We have made it clear that it is essential that any actions to address sustainability concerns in this fishery are implemented based on the best scientific information and across all industry sectors. The latest information on the sustainability of the reef fish indicates that a reduction of 30% of the fishing effort across the commercial recreational and tour operator sectors is required to protect the species that are vulnerable to over exploitation. AFANT also is strongly of the view that any actions should be sufficient to ensure that the quality of recreational fishing experiences continue to be available to anglers within a reasonable distance and accessible from population centres. As a general rule AFANT supports constancy and clear, concise possession and size limits in regulations to ensure anglers understand and can learn the limits. As part of any changes, Government must implement an effective public awareness program to ensure that all fishers are fully aware of the barotraumas issue and that the practice of catch and release of reef species that may be prone to barotrauma is eliminated. AFANT has supported the majority of the possession limit and other regulation changes for recreational anglers and has informed government that the impact of the effort reductions must be equitable across all sectors.

PROVIDE REPRESENTATION AND ADVICE TO GOVERNMENTS AND OTHERS ON RECREATIONAL FISHING ISSUES

In this key area the objective we addressed during 2012 was: • To be recognised by governments and other

significant groups as the peak recreational fishing representative body in the NT

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AFANT continues to be recognised as the peak body representing recreational fishers in the NT and we continued to provide representation and advice on a wide range of issues. The following is an outline of our key activities in this area. Barramundi Fishery Management Advisory Committee The committee did not meet in 2012. Offshore Net and Line (Shark) Fishery Management Advisory Committee This committee did not meet in 2012 although a discussion paper has been released seeking information which is expected to be discussed by the committee this year. NT Spanish Mackerel Fishery Management Advisory Committee (SMFMAC) This committee did not meet in 2012. NT Offshore Snapper Advisory Group (OSAG) This committee did not meet in 2012. NT Coastal Line Fishery Management Advisory Committee This MAC did not meet during 2012. Three discussion/consultation papers have been released in late 2012. See “Securing the Future of Jewfish and Golden Snapper Stocks” earlier in this report for information on activities in this fishery. NT Mud Crab Fishery Management Advisory Committee This committee did not meet in 2012. NT Fisheries Research Advisory Board This body provides advice to NT Fisheries and the national Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) on applications for research and development funding that impact on NT fisheries. A range of project proposals were dealt with during 2012. Tiwi Coastal Waters Consultative Committee, Manbuynga Ga Rulapa Consultative Committee and Anandilyakwa Consultative Committee

The Manbuynga Ga Rulapa, Tiwi and Anandilyakwa committees did not meet during the year. The Daly River Management Advisory Committee (DRMAC) Water allocation, land use, Mt Todd discharge and operation, land clearing and planning issues were the main focuses of activity for DRMAC during 2012. The NT Water Safety Advisory Council AFANT continues to work with the Council to promote water safety with a focus on boat safety. Recommendations from the council on a new boat safety awareness program have been presented to government. Darwin Harbour Advisory Committee (DHAC) DHAC continues its work on issues around Darwin Harbour. DHAC has also considered a range of programs and reports looking at water quality and pollution issues in Darwin Harbour, as well as arrangement of development proposals including Inpex, the Darwin Port expansion and new sewerage infrastructure to allow closure of the Larrakeyah outfall. Mt Todd Reference Group The Mt Todd Reference Group is made up of NT Government, Vista Gold and stakeholder representatives and its role is to advise on management and rehabilitation of the Mt Todd gold mine site. The committee has met to receive regular briefings on the Vista Gold plans on water treatment at the Mt Todd site. Howard East Water Advisory Committee The committee met in April to discuss water planning in the rural area. Rum Jungle Rehabilitation Reference Group The group met in July to discuss the issues associated with rehabilitation of the pollution and legacy issues at the Rum Jungle mine site. Kakadu Tourism Consultative Committee AFANT has been invited to join the KTCC to provide advice on recreational fishing issues in the National Park. AFANT believes this is finally

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recognition by Kakadu park management of the importance of recreational angling tourism and its contribution to visitation to the park.

PROMOTE AND FURTHER THE DEVELOPMENT OF RECREATIONAL FISHING

In this key area the objectives we addressed during 2012 were: • To have improved infrastructure and facilities

for recreational fishing • To seek improved fish stocks for the

recreational fishing sector • To ensure that recreational fishing will continue

to be recognised as an important part of the Territory lifestyle and an important contributor to the NT economy

• To ensure that the national and international profile of recreational fishing in the NT will be maintained, the local recreational sector will be aware of broader developments and AFANT, on behalf of recreational fishers in the NT, will have input to national and international forums on recreational fishing

Bringing the program to upgrade our recreational fishing infrastructure to a conclusion has been a highlight for AFANT during 2012. Expanding our artificial reef program has also been significant. With issues such as the Marine Planning process, recreational fishing has maintained a high public profile during the year. Improved Recreational Fishing Infrastructure and Facilities The NT Governments Recreational Fishing Infrastructure Development Fund has been discontinued. A number of quality improvements were made to boating infrastructure from the program. The NT Government has provided funding commitments to a number of key projects including:

• Construction of a new self-launch boat ramp at Dundee

• Investigation of new ramps at Shady Camp and a new ramp in the metro area

• Consideration of an upgrade to Gunn Point Road to improve access to Leaders Creek, the Vernon Islands, Saltwater Arm and the lower Adelaide River

• $1.5million commitment to resume works at the Gove Mud Wharf in Nhulunbuy

AFANT will work with government to ensure the delivery of the election commitments on boating infrastructure and will take a strategic approach to ensure continued improvements to boating infrastructure are made across the NT building on the success of recent programs. AFANT has worked with fisheries on the investigations into a new boat ramp on the lower Sampan Creek to improve better seasonal access below Shady Camp. AFANT has met with landholders to discuss access arrangements and preliminary investigations and discussions have been positive. AFANT believes that a suitable site will be found and arrangements can be made to look at funding and construction opportunities in the near future. Enhancing Our Artificial Reefs Our artificial reef program has continued to expand in 2012, with two 25 meter steel vessels added to the Fenton Patches and 120 concrete culverts added to the Bottle Washer significantly enhancing the artificial reef network during the past year. AFANT welcomes the continued commitment to establishing quality artificial reefs within close proximity to Darwin. AFANT has also held discussions with a number of organisations including INPEX, regarding future opportunities for further enhancement of the Darwin offshore artificial reef network. These discussions have been positive and AFANT will continue to work with the NT Government and to encourage the enhancement of the artificial reef network. Increasing Participation of Young People and Women in Recreational Fishing AFANT continues to provide funding to NT fishing clubs through the Fishing Clubs Small Grants Program to assist them to provide clinics and awareness programs for juniors and women. In 2012 the grants to Palmerston Game Fishing Club and the Nhulunbuy Regional Sport Fishing Club shown below, were used for this purpose. 2012 Fishing Clubs Small Grants Program The NT Government continues to provide AFANT with $11,000 each year for distribution to NT fishing

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clubs. In 2012 a total of $13,935 in grants was requested and $11,135 was allocated. Funds were allocated in 2012 as follows: • Dundee Social & Recreation Fishing Club -

$1,435 for computer equipment • Darwin Flyrodders - $1,700 for a printer,

laminator and display material • Palmerston Game Fishing Club - $3,000 for

holding a junior angler education clinic • Nhulunbuy Regional Sport Fishing Club –

$2,500 for Junior and Women’s Fishing Clinics • Katherine Game Fishing Club - $2,500 for a

projector and screen

Improving Fish Stocks for the Recreational Fishing Sector Refer to our comments earlier in this report welcoming the NT Governments commitment to the buy back of commercial barramundi fishing licenses and the creation of the recreational only barramundi fishing areas. Jewfish and golden snapper stocks in areas easily accessed from Darwin remain a concern for AFANT and we have supported changes to reduce effort in this fishery. Public Recognition of Recreational Fishing Recreational fishing in the NT maintained a high and positive public profile in 2012. Issues such as the Mt Todd mine site and the Chambers and Finke Bay closure to commercial barramundi netting received considerable mainstream media attention. AFANT was involved in some 40 media interviews during 2012. AFANT President Warren de With continues a weekly fishing report segment on ABC radio and both Warren and Executive Officer Craig Ingram have a regular involvement with ABC’s Tales from the Tinny program. AFANT has recently updated our website and established a Facebook page to ensure that relevant information is delivered to a wide audience. Nowhere else in Australia does recreational fishing receive the level of media attention that it does in the NT. We have three weekly radio programs, two large weekly columns and a daily article in the NT News and fishing advice, reports and viewer catch photos in the nightly news bulletin on Channel 9. AFANT also provides a number of media outlets with regular editorial comments. Additional

programs are planned for 2012. AFANT continues to use mainstream media to inform recreational fishers and to promote recreational fishing to the general public. AFANT Involvement at a National Level AFANT takes a strong interest in recreational fishing at the national level. AFANT is a member of Recfish Australia and Executive Officer Craig Ingram is a member of the committee advising the federal government on a national harvest strategy representing the recreational fishing sector.

MAINTAIN AND WHERE POSSIBLE INCREASE ACCESS TO RECREATIONAL FISHING

OPPORTUNITIES In this key area the objectives we addressed during 2012 were: • To maintain and, wherever possible, increase

access to recreational fishing areas throughout the NT

• To ensure that recreational fishing access will be a major consideration in the development of any national parks, marine parks and marine protected areas that are proposed for waters in and around the NT

Our main activities in this area during 2012 were related to the Marine Protected Area planning processes. Blue Mud Bay We have dealt with this item in the first section of this report under the heading “Represent and Advocate for the Interests of all Recreational Fishers in the NT.”

Marine Protected Areas and Recreational Fishing Access We have dealt with this item in the first section of this report under the heading “Represent and Advocate for the Interests of all Recreational Fishers in the NT.”

Increasing Access for Recreational Fishers on Aboriginal Land This issue remains in abeyance pending resolution of the Blue Mud Bay issue.

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PARTICIPATE IN THE MANAGEMENT OF RECREATIONAL AND OTHER FISHERIES

In this key area the objectives we addressed during 2012 were: • AFANT will continue to be represented on all

appropriate fisheries management advisory committees and other working groups making decisions on, or providing advice on, the management of the NT’s fisheries

• AFANT will continue to maintain an effective working relationship with the NT Seafood Council and other representative commercial fishing bodies

• AFANT will develop and maintain an effective working relationship with the Fishing Tour Operators Association of the NT

Our major activity in this area during 2012 was AFANT’s involvement in the resource sharing framework coastal line fisheries. Fisheries Management AFANT continues to represent the views of recreational fishers on a range of fisheries management advisory committees and other working groups dealing with fisheries management issues in the Territory. In 2012 these were: • The Barramundi Fishery Management Advisory

Committee • The Recreational Fishing Access Working

Group • The Offshore Net and Line (Shark) Fishery

Management Advisory Committee • The NT Spanish Mackerel Fishery Management

Advisory Committee • The NT Mud Crab Fishery Management

Advisory Committee • The NT Coastal Line Fishery Management

Advisory Committee • The NT Offshore Snapper Advisory Group • The NT Fisheries Research Advisory Board • NT Resource Sharing Framework Task Group Details of the activities of these committees and working groups are set out elsewhere in this report. Development of a Recreational Fishing Development Plan This plan has recently been released by the government and is available online at: http://www.nt.gov.au/d/Fisheries/index.cfm?Header=Recreational%20Fishing%20Development%20Plan AFANT was heavily involved in the development of the plan and it will now form part of the AFANT

committees discussion and consideration on the development and implementation of the AFANT strategic plan, which will be finalised this year. The NT Seafood Council and the NT Guided Fishing Industry Association AFANT continues to work with these two organisations on fishery matters of mutual concern. As with 2011, the Blue Mud Bay settlement, the NT resource sharing framework, the issue of oil and gas exploration and the Commonwealth Government’s process to establish marine protected areas in our waters, have been key issues.

PROMOTE AND BE AN ADVOCATE FOR ETHICAL, SUSTAINABLE, SAFE AND LEGAL

FISHING PRACTICES In this key area the objectives we addressed during 2012 were: • To ensure that recreational fishing practices in

the NT will be consistent with maintaining sustainable fisheries

• To encourage recreational fishers to comply with boat safety and other marine regulations to maintain safety on fishing waters

Continued focus on fisheries compliance and enforcement, and activities associated with improving boat safety, were important parts of AFANT’s work in 2012. Snapper and Jewfish Possession Limits and Other Regulations This issue was dealt with under “Ensure that the allocation of fishery resources in the NT Provides for an adequate share for recreational fishers”. AFANT code of conduct for the Mary Chambers and Finke Bay To ensure the maximum benefit for the community and recreational anglers is achieved by the removal of commercial barramundi fishing from Chambers and Finke Bays, AFANT has released a voluntary code of conduct. The COC aims to ensure anglers are aware and practice ethical, sustainable and safe practices to ensure that the recreational-angling-only areas of the Mary River and Chambers and Finke Bays have the opportunity to develop into their full potential as a world class fishery.

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Some of the angler actions contained in the code are: • All barramundi and king threadfin salmon over

90cm in the Mary River system and Chambers and Finke Bays will be released

• Best practice catch and release procedures will be used to ensure survival of released fish

• Self imposed possession and boat limits of three barramundi and threadfin salmon and two times the personal catch limits of relevant species per vessel

• Lure and fly only Barra fishing in the Mary River system and Chambers and Finke Bays

• A comprehensive catch and effort data collection including boat ramp surveys, fishing catch and effort recording as well as reporting and participating in tagging programs

• Anglers will ensure that they have no or minimal impact on the environment

• Operate in a safe manner consistent with boating safety rules and regulations

• Implement a one way traffic safety plan for the Tommycut cut-through

• Anglers will respect the rights and be courteous of others on the water and at the ramps/launching areas

AFANT encourages all recreational fishers in the NT to support the code of conduct and invites anglers who regularly fish the Mary River system or Chambers and Finke Bays to get involved in the tagging and catch and effort data collection. By implementing the actions in the code, Northern Territory anglers will not just be protecting this important recreational fishery, but will also enhance the safety and experience for others. NT Water Police and Fisheries Compliance and Enforcement Concerns AFANT is looking forward to the full implementation of the NT Government’s commitment to address the lack of resources for our Water Police. We believe that the unit must have the capacity and resources to provide any reasonable level of fishery or marine compliance and enforcement. AFANT has also taken up the issue of adequately resourcing prosecutions and beefing up the penalties on fisheries offences to ensure that offenders receive sufficient penalties when convicted by the courts.

Improving Boating Safety in the Northern Territory AFANT has been working with government since 2010, following public reaction to a possible boat registration/identification system. The NT Government agreed with AFANT that there was a need to improve boating safety in the NT. Government agreed to review relevant legislation and regulations and to design a new marine safety awareness program for the NT. AFANT indicated that this should include: • The development and funding of a meaningful

and ongoing boat safety awareness program directed at both indigenous and non-indigenous Territorians

• A review of marine regulations to ensure safe navigation of pleasure craft in NT waters

• Agreement to implement an “infringement notice” scheme for breaches of marine pleasure craft regulations similar to that applied to breaches of Amateur Fishing Regulations

• The provision of additional resources (not necessarily additional police officers) to Water Police so that we can be assured there is a realistic level of compliance and enforcement activity

• The review of marine navigation aid requirements such as channel markers, buoy lighting, hazard marking, VHF radio communications etc

AFANT is involved in the NT Water Safety Advisory Committee which will make recommendations to government on actions designed to improve water safety. AFANT was able to receive a commitment from the government to:

• Improvements to the VHF radio networks with radio repeaters in areas where most people fish will be considered to further improve safety on the water

• Boost the Fisheries Police Unit and ensure they are equipped to target those who break the law

PROMOTE AND BE AN ADVOCATE FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT AS IT

IMPACTS ON RECREATIONAL FISHING In this key area the objective we addressed during 2012 was:

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• To ensure that the environmental and access requirements of recreational fishing will be taken into account in all land use, mining and industrial developments in the NT

Major activities in this area for AFANT during 2012 were our continued work with the Darwin Harbour Advisory Committee and the Daly River Management Advisory Committee along with working with key groups to develop a funding application to address salinity encroachment and fish passage on the Mary and Kakadu wetlands. Major development projects with implications for recreational fishing were also addressed.

Mary River floodplain salinity and fish passage AFANT has long been concerned with the impact of salinity encroachment on the lower Mary River floodplain and the impact from barrages on fish passage and connectivity with the river system. Over the past year AFANT has been working with a number of organisations and landholders to develop a funding application to investigate and develop solutions to addressing the salinity impacts whilst ensuring floodplain connectivity and fish passage. Darwin Harbour Advisory Committee (DHAC) Darwin Harbour Advisory Committee met on six occasions during 2012. Major issues dealt with during the year were: • Continuing the development of the Integrated

Monitoring Program for Darwin Harbour • Oversight of the Darwin Harbour water quality

monitoring and reporting program • The pollution of Darwin Harbour beaches and

the work of the Beaches Taskforce set up by the NT Government to look at likely contamination sources

• Consideration of a number of major projects proposed for, or taking place around the harbour such as Inpex, Darwin Port Expansion, the closure of the Larrakeyah sewerage outfall and the new immigration detention centre

• Consideration of Darwin land use planning The Daly River Management Advisory Committee (DRMAC) The committee finalised its major task of developing the Water Allocation Plan for the Ooloo Aquifer. The government is yet to finalise and release the plan. As it stands, the plan limits water extraction to 60 gigalitres per year and we believe

that, at that level of extraction, groundwater inflows to the Daly River will be sufficient to maintain the river flows that are necessary to ensure no undue impact on fish or fishing. The Committee continues to provide input to government on a range of water and catchment management and development issues in the Daly River catchment. In 2012 these included land clearing applications, pollution and water issues at Mt Todd, weeds and other catchment impacts. Development of Inpex Gas Processing Facility Inpex commenced its dredging program in 2012. AFANT is keeping a watching brief on any possible impacts from the dredging spoil grounds and associated sediment plumes. Inpex has conducted ongoing monitoring of recreational fishing and any possible impacts from its project. We are currently in discussions as to how that may best be carried out. Since discussions on this project first commenced, we have been seeking assurances from both Inpex and the NT Government on the issue of recreational fishing access to Lightening and Cossack (‘Catalina’) Creeks. While the company maintains that access to the creeks can continue with the exception of the eastern ‘fingers’ of Lightening Creek, we have yet to receive the same commitment from the NT Government. Proposed Mining Activities in the Roper River region AFANT continues to hold real concerns about the impacts of proposed major increase in iron ore and other mining activity in this area. One major concern is the transport of bulk minerals by barge down the Roper River and the possible impacts of land transportation and shipping activities on waterways in the Roper area and in the Gulf of Carpentaria. AFANT has made it clear to both the company Sherwin Iron and the NT Government that we will not accept barging down the Roper River as a viable and environmentally acceptable solution. We have recently been informed by the company that this option is off the table for the time being and AFANT will keep on the issue until it is permanently removed as an option. AFANT was also alerted and brought to the attention of the relevant authorities, the issue of a possible breach of environmental law when

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Western Desert Resources cleared a 60 km haul road before they had received approval. We have not received any indication on why no action appears to have been taken against what we consider an act of illegal land clearing. Transport issues from mining in this area are a major concern with a number of companies proposing different options of haul roads and major traffic increasing on local roads. A strategic and planned approach to transport arrangements would lessen the environmental impact from activity in the area. Proposed Seabed Mining Activities in the Arnhem/Gulf region In August 2011 a series of Exploration Applications were lodged over significant seabed areas in the Gulf of Carpentaria near Groote Eylandt and Blue Mud Bay, the Limmen Bight and areas around Elcho and the Wessell Islands. AFANT lodged formal objections to the grant of these applications along with a number of other organisations. A moratorium was placed on this activity by the government and AFANT believes that this moratorium should stay in place. Proposed Oil and Gas Exploration Over recent year’s oil and gas exploration permit applications have been submitted for almost all of the Territory, including significant areas of sensitive and important coastal regions. AFANT is genuinely concerned with the impact of development and exploration of oil and gas in the NT and the potential and real threat to fish habitat, as well as the quality and health of our rivers and coastlines. The NT Government attitude to oil and gas development is “can do”. This, combined with lax regulation and approvals processes spells real risks to some of the Territory’s most important coastal fisheries and river systems. AFANT’s specific concerns are with: • The impact of seismic surveys on fish

and other marine species • The large number of exploration

applications for shallow, close inshore areas right along the NT coastline

• The risks associated with oil and gas development through pollution of the marine environment

• High levels of water use in the process of hydraulic fracturing for oil and gas extraction

• Risks to ground water systems and rivers from shale oil and gas extraction, hydraulic fracturing, introduced chemicals and poor well casing integrity

AFANT has specific concerns regarding seismic surveys which in Australia are usually conducted using high energy noise sources towed behind vessels and are usually compressed air guns emitting sound blasts. This activity is recognised to have a significant impact on a range of marine species including fish. AFANT believes that a number of actions need to be taken to gain confidence in both the government and oil and gas industries capacity to manage the environmental risks from shale oil development in the NT. Independent scientific investigations and research is needed on the areas currently under exploration for shale oil gas and oil development, including potential interconnectivity, risks and protection of ground water systems. Large volumes of water are used in hydraulic fracturing which will impact on water availability for river systems and if not well managed will affect the health of river systems and fisheries downstream. AFANT is of the view that water allocation for the mining industry, including oil and gas, needs to be brought into the water allocation and planning process; not separately as is currently the case. AFANT has called on improvements to the environmental assessment and oil and gas legislative and regulatory framework to ensure that thorough risk assessments and industry best practice is implemented. This would make certain that environmental standards and protection is guaranteed in any development of the shale oil and gas industry in the NT. Managing the Mount Todd Mine Site The Mt Todd mine site continues to cause concern and generate significant media interest. AFANT has kept a close involvement and working arrangement with both government and Vista Gold to ensure that our views and concerns around river

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and environmental health downstream are clearly understood and addressed. The Edith River has had a decade of discharges of toxic water with heavy metals and minerals. It was not until AFANT pressured the government that anything was done to address these significant environmental problems. It is organisations like AFANT and the community that has forced governments to address this issue. AFANT’s key objective was to ensure that work was undertaken to eliminate all polluted and toxic run-off from the site. AFANT continues to be active in ensuring that the discharges will not impact on the river downstream. AFANT is represented on the Mt Todd Reference Group, which government established to provide advice on the necessary work and strategies for managing the site. After being involved with this issue over a number of years and fully understanding the complexity and size of the problems at Mt Todd, AFANT has given support to the release of treated water from the batman pit (RP3) as long as the water quality meets the ANZECC (drinking water and health standards) guidelines for fresh water at the measuring site SW4. AFANT does not support any controlled releases of untreated water from Mt Todd. Through working with the NT Government and Vista Gold, AFANT has secured a commitment that no planned discharges will be made of untreated water from RP1 and RP7 and that the site will be managed to reduce risks of uncontrolled discharge. Further, AFANT has put the following position to Vista Gold: • That the telemetric system that has been

installed on site to monitor any water releases is made available online with real time water quality and flow information

• RP1 and RP7 must be managed to be kept at minimum water levels to reduce any risk of spills

• Vista Gold must ensure infrastructure at the site is sufficient to contain uncontrolled discharge from other areas of the site, including the heap leach pad at the old mine plant site and the low-grade ore stockpile

• That a full water treatment system be implemented as part of the mine

development so that the ANZECC standards are met at the pump discharge site.

• Independent monitoring be set up at arm’s length of both Government and Vista Gold to provide information on the water discharges and health of the river downstream.

AFANT will continue to be actively involved in ensuring that the Government, regulators and Vista Gold manage the Mt Todd site to ensure that the water health and quality of the Edith and Daly Rivers is protected to make certain that the spectacular fishing and reputation of the Territory as a fishing destination is protected. Managing the Rum Jungle Mine Site Rum Jungle and other legacy mine sites continue to cause major concern about the impact on the downstream environment. In particular, our concern about contamination of the Finniss River East Branch was confirmed and there are very significant environmental issues on the site to be dealt with. Various studies on site rehabilitation have been completed or are being conducted and the cost of addressing the issues at the site will be in the order of hundreds of millions. Commonwealth and the Territory government will need to come up with significant funding in the near future to implement a rehabilitation and containment strategy to address the pollution from this site.

SUPPORT AND PARTICIPATE IN FISHERIES RESEARCH

In this key area the objectives we addressed during 2012 were: • To encourage and support continued effective

research into NT fisheries, in particular, where they impact on recreational fishing

• To encourage the implementation of an effective process for monitoring and reporting on all aspects of recreational fishing in the NT to provide a sound basis for management and resource allocation decision making

Major activities in this area during 2012 were the implementation of the tagging/monitoring program for golden snapper, a new program for tagging and angler catch and effort data on the Mary, Chambers and Finke Bays as well as the continuation of AFANT’s Billy Taylor Barrawatch project, the extension of the King Ash Bay

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recreational fishing monitoring project and tagging on the Daly River system. NT Recreational Fishing Survey 2009/2010 The report of the 2009/2010 survey was expected to be available in early in 2011. The report has now been released and is available on the NT fisheries website: http://www.nt.gov.au/d/Content/File/p/Fish_Rep/FR109.pdf The information from this survey is important for recreational anglers and it is likely that the information contained in this and other surveys will underpin a number of management and resource allocation decisions into the future. AFANT's Involvement in Fish Tagging and Monitoring Programs in 2012 There are a number of tagging programs operating in the NT with the possibility of more in the pipeline. AFANT has advised NT Fisheries and others involved that there is a need to ensure that the various programs are conducted in such a way that data collected is consistent and that they complement one another. AFANT has worked with fisheries managers to develop a package of catch and effort data collection and tagging on the Mary River system. Tagging kits and catch and effort forms are available from the AFANT office. AFANT’s Billy Taylor Barrawatch program continues to monitor barramundi in the Roper and Victoria Rivers, barramundi are also tagged on the Daly River system and AFANT is involved in tagging rewards programs for golden snapper.

AFANT COMMITTEE CHANGES Cathy Bassett resigned from the Committee and Executive on the 28 November 2012, the committee resolved to fill the positions as required under section 35 of the AFANT constitution. Committee member Rowan Short was appointed as Assistant Secretary/Treasurer at the committee meeting on 12 December 2012. AFANT life member Tony Hare was appointed to fill the vacant committee position at the committee meeting on the 6 February 2013. Both of these positions will come up for election as required in the AFANT constitution at the 2014 AGM.

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AMATEUR FISHERMEN’S ASSOCIATION OF THE NORTHERN TERRITORY INCORPORATED

YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2012

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

I N D E X

1. Statement by Members of the Committee 2. Income and Expenditure Statement 3. Detailed Balance Sheet 4. Balance Sheet 5. Depreciation Schedule 6. Notes to the Financial Statements

7. Independent Audit Report

Amateur Fishermen's Association of the NT Inc ABN 47 665738 318 Statement by Members of the Committee

For the year ended 31 December 2012

The Committee has determined that the association is not a reporting entity and that this special purpose financial report should be prepared in accordance with the accounting policies outlined in Note 1 to the financial statements.

In the opinion of the Committee the Income and Expenditure Statement, Statement of Financial Position, and Notes to the Financial Statements:

1. Presents fairly the financial position of Amateur Fishermen's Association of the NT Inc as at 31 December 2012 and its performance for the year ended on that date.

2. At the date of this statement, there are reasonable grounds to believe that the association will be able to pay its debts as and when they fall due.

This statement is made in accordance with a resolution of the Committee and is signed for and on behalf of the Committee by:

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.

Amateur Fishermen's Association of the NT Inc ABN 47 665 738 318Income and Expenditure Statement

For the year ended 31 December 2012

2012 2011

$ $

Income

Grants - DBIRD 190,000.00 190,000.00

Grants - DBIRD small grants program 10,000.00 10,000.00

Membership fees 6,490.73 7,567.97

Insurance recoveries 621.56

Tiwi Island camping permits 631.86 963.72

Reimbursements - travel & other expenses 6,058.01 3,109.60

Interest received 5,320.05 7,859.47

Radio repeater donation 736.36 38.00

Tiwi Island fishing permits 10,709.56 13,404.55

Tiwi Island fishing permits admin fee 1,000.00 1,000.00

Raffles 353.64 286.36

Sundry income 601.41 2,724.04

Paid Parental Leave income 10,787.04

Total income 243,310.22 236,953.71

Expenses

Advertising and promotion 1,881.20 1,329.09

Airfares & other travel 1,364.80 1,161.08

Audit fees 2,300.00 2,000.00

Bank fees and charges 440.87 483.41

Computer Expenses 837.27 1,854.53

Depreciation - plant 869.00 814.00

Donations 250.00

Fishing Clubs Small Grants Program 10,122.73 10,098.13

General expenses 3,331.45 2,118.36

Insurance 3,239.79 3,256.43

Meeting expenses 1,963.93 1,647.70

M/V - Depreciation 6,743.00 8,299.00

M/V - Fuel & Oil 3,868.88 4,254.24

M/V - Rego/Insurance 540.36 510.27

M/V - Repairs 241.86 1,696.74

Office equipment & consumables 270.06 85.45

Postage 1,140.76 1,441.12

Printing & stationery 2,095.79 2,084.75

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.

Amateur Fishermen's Association of the NT Inc ABN 47 665 738 318Income and Expenditure Statement

For the year ended 31 December 2012

2012 2011

$ $

Promotional items - key rings, etc 1,350.90 1,463.64

Radio Repeater Maintenance 736.36 38.00

Research tagging 6,918.50

Salaries - ordinary 175,996.35 142,515.19

Subscriptions 629.97 629.44

Superannuation 12,597.93 12,804.88

Telephone 5,881.57 4,480.05

Tiwi Island camping permits 372.74 590.92

Tiwi Island Permit Refunds 10,214.12 13,404.55

Travel & accommodation 6,997.59 3,109.60

Total expenses 262,947.78 222,420.57

Profit (loss) from ordinary activities (19,637.56) 14,533.14

Opening retained profits 243,955.07 229,421.93

Net profit (loss) attributable to the association (19,637.56) 14,533.14

Closing retained profits 224,317.51 243,955.07

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.

Amateur Fishermen's Association of the NT Inc ABN 47 665 738 318Detailed Balance Sheet As At 31 December 2012

Note 2012 2011

$ $

Current Assets

Cash Assets

Cash at Bank - Cheque Account 24,809.82 18,971.01

Cash at Bank - Cash Management Account 210,825.43 253,043.57

Cash at Bank - Research & Development 42,708.96 18,352.54

Cash Float - Office 200.00 200.00

278,544.21 290,567.12

Current Tax Assets

GST clearing 1,306.86 1,288.22

1,306.86 1,288.22

Total Current Assets 279,851.07 291,855.34

Non-Current Assets

Property, Plant and Equipment

Office furniture & equipment 11,318.99 9,094.44

Less: Accumulated depreciation (7,550.00) (7,198.00)

Motor vehicles - at cost 53,216.08 53,216.08

Less: Accumulated depreciation (23,995.00) (17,252.00)

32,990.07 37,860.52

Total Non-Current Assets 32,990.07 37,860.52

Total Assets 312,841.14 329,715.86

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.

Amateur Fishermen's Association of the NT Inc ABN 47 665 738 318Detailed Balance Sheet As At 31 December 2012

Note 2012 2011

$ $

Current Liabilities

Payables

Unsecured:

Superannuation payable 4,443.70

Unremitted fishing permit funds 3,272.72

Unremitted radio repeater funds 786.55 1,522.91

786.55 9,239.33

Current Tax Liabilities

Amounts withheld from salary and wages 15,842.08 4,626.46

15,842.08 4,626.46

Total Current Liabilities 16,628.63 13,865.79

Total Liabilities 16,628.63 13,865.79

Net Assets 296,212.51 315,850.07

Members' Funds

Reserves

General reserve 71,895.00 71,895.00

Accumulated surplus (deficit) 224,317.51 243,955.07

Total Members' Funds 296,212.51 315,850.07

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.

Amateur Fishermen's Association of the NT Inc ABN 47 665 738 318Balance Sheet As At 31 December 2012

Note 2012 2011

$ $

Current Assets

Cash assets 2 278,544.21 290,567.12

Current tax assets 3 1,306.86 1,288.22

Total Current Assets 279,851.07 291,855.34

Non-Current Assets

Property, plant and equipment 4 32,990.07 37,860.52

Total Non-Current Assets 32,990.07 37,860.52

Total Assets 312,841.14 329,715.86

Current Liabilities

Payables 5 786.55 9,239.33

Current tax liabilities 6 15,842.08 4,626.46

Total Current Liabilities 16,628.63 13,865.79

Total Liabilities 16,628.63 13,865.79

Net Assets 296,212.51 315,850.07

Members' Funds

Reserves 71,895.00 71,895.00

Retained profits 224,317.51 243,955.07

Total Members' Funds 296,212.51 315,850.07

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.

Amateur Fishermen's Association of the NT Inc ABN 47 665 738 318Depreciation Schedule for the year ended 31 December, 2012

Total Priv OWDV Total Rate Type Deprec Private CWDVCost Use Value Portion

Motor vehicles

Toyota Prado 03/02/10 51,525.17

51,525 0.00 34,725 34,725 18.75 D 6,511 0 28,214

Bullbar 24/06/10 1,690.91

1,691 0.00 1,239 1,239 18.75 D 232 0 1,007

53,216 35,964 35,964 6,743 0 29,221Deduct Private Portion 0

Net Depreciation 6,743

Amateur Fishermen's Association of the NT Inc ABN 47 665 738 318Depreciation Schedule for the year ended 31 December, 2012

Total Priv OWDV Total Rate Type Deprec Private CWDVCost Use Value Portion

Office equipment

Satellite phone 905.00

905 0.00 0 0 25.00 P 0 0 0

Toshiba laptop 1,955.00

1,955 0.00 0 0 0.00 D 0 0 0

Refrigerator 662.00

662 0.00 177 177 10.00 P 66 0 111

LCD monitor 1,018.00

1,018 0.00 0 0 25.00 P 0 0 0

Computer 1,254.00

1,254 0.00 0 0 25.00 P 0 0 0

Compaq desktop computer 14/11/07 856.00

856 0.00 0 0 25.00 P 0 0 0

Projector 21/09/10 1,022.72

1,023 0.00 761 761 20.00 P 56 0 0

Disposed 10/04/2012 for $0.00 : 705.00 adjustment

Notebook computer & bag 24/03/10 386.36

386 0.00 214 214 25.00 P 27 0 0

Disposed 10/04/2012 for $0.00 : 187.00 adjustment

Reception computer 17/11/10 1,036.36

1,036 0.00 745 745 25.00 P 259 0 486

GuardAll safe 02/04/12 471.82

472 0.00 0 472 10.00 P 35 0 437

Asus tablet 16/04/12 603.64

604 0.00 0 604 33.33 P 143 0 461

Optoma projector 16/04/12 1,323.63

1,324 0.00 0 1,324 25.00 P 235 0 1,089

Two seater lounges x 2 22/10/12 1,234.54

1,235 0.00 0 1,235 20.00 P 48 0 1,187

12,730 1,897 5,532 869 0 3,771Deduct Private Portion 0

Net Depreciation 869

Amateur Fishermen's Association of the NT Inc ABN 47 665 738 318Notes to the Financial Statements

For the year ended 31 December 2012

Note 1: Statement of Significant Accounting Policies

This financial report is a special purpose financial report prepared in order to satisfy the financialreporting requirements of the Associations Incorporations Act. The committee has determined thatthe association is not a reporting entity.

The report has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Associations IncorporationAct and the following Australian Accounting Standards:

AASB 112: Income Taxes

AASB 1031: Materiality

AASB 110: Events after the Balance Sheet Date

AASB 117: Leases

No other Australian Accounting Standards, Urgent Issues Group Interpretations or otherauthoritative pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards Board have been applied.

The financial report has been prepared on an accruals basis and is based on historic costs and doesnot take into account changing money values, or except where specifically stated, current valuationsof non-current assets.

The following specific accounting policies, which are consistent with the previous period unlessotherwise stated, have been adopted in the preparation of this financial report:

(a) Fixed Assets

Leasehold improvements and office equipment are carried at cost less, where applicable, any accumulated depreciation.

The depreciable amount of all fixed assets are depreciated over the useful lives of the assets to the association commencing from the time the asset is held ready for use. Leasehold improvements are amortised over the shorter of either the unexpired period of the lease or the estimated useful lives of the improvements.

(b) Leases

Leases of fixed assets, where substantially all the risks and benefits incidental to the ownership of the asset, but not the legal ownership, are transferred to the entity, are classified as finance leases.

Finance leases are capitalised recording an asset and a liability at the lower of the amounts equal to the fair value of the leased property or the present value of the minimum lease payments, including any guaranteed residual values. Lease payments are allocated between the reduction of the lease liability and the interest expense for that period.

Leased assets are depreciated on a straight line basis over the shorter of their estimated useful or over the term of the lease.

These notes should be read in conjunction with the attached compilation report.

Amateur Fishermen's Association of the NT Inc ABN 47 665 738 318Notes to the Financial Statements

For the year ended 31 December 2012

2012 2011

Note 2: Cash assets

Bank accounts:

- Cash at Bank - Cheque Account 24,809.82 18,971.01

- Cash at Bank - Cash Management Account 210,825.43 253,043.57

- Cash at Bank - Research and Development 42,708.96 18,352.54

Other cash items:

- Cash Float - Office 200.00 200.00

278,544.21 290,567.12

Note 3: Current Tax Assets

GST clearing 1,306.86 1,288.22

1,308.86 1,288.22

Note 4: Property, Plant and Equipment

Office furniture & equipment

- At cost 11,318.99 9,094.44

- Less: Accumulated depreciation (7,550.00) (7,198.00)

3,768.99 1,896.44

Motor vehicles:

- At cost 53,216.08 53,216.08

- Less: Accumulated depreciation (23,995.00) (17,252.00)

29,221.08 35,964.08

32,990.07 37,860.52

These notes should be read in conjunction with the attached compilation report.

Amateur Fishermen's Association of the NT Inc ABN 47 665 738 318Notes to the Financial Statements

For the year ended 31 December 2012

2012 2011

Note 5: Payables

Unsecured:

- Superannuation payable 4,443.70

- Unremitted fishing permit funds 3,272.72

- Unremitted radio repeater funds 786.55 1,522.91

786.55 9,239.33

Note 6: Current Tax Liabilities

Amounts withheld from salary and wages 15,842.08 4,626.46

15,842.08 4,626.46

These notes should be read in conjunction with the attached compilation report.

Amateur Fishermen's Association of the NT Inc ABN 47 665 738 318 Independent Audit Report to the Members

Scope

We have audited the attached financial report, being a special purpose financial report comprising the Statement by Members of the Committee, Statement of Financial Performance, Statement of Financial Position, and Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2012 of Amateur Fishermen's Association of the NT Inc. The Committee is responsible for the financial report and has determined that the accounting policies used and described in Note 1 to the financial statements which form part of the financial report are appropriate to meet the requirements of the Associations Incorporations Act Northern Territory and are appropriate to meet the needs of the members. We have conducted an independent audit of this financial report in order to express an opinion on it to the members of Amateur Fishermen's Association of the NT Inc. No opinion is expressed as to whether the accounting policies used are appropriate to the needs of the members.

The financial statements have been prepared for the purpose of fulfilling the requirements of the Associations Incorporation Act Northern Territory. We disclaim any assumption of responsibility for any reliance on this report or on the financial report to which it relates to any person other than the members, or for any purpose other than that for which it was prepared.

Our audit has been conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Our procedures included examination, on a test basis, of evidence supporting the amounts and other disclosures in the financial report, and the evaluation of significant accounting estimates. These procedures have been undertaken to form an opinion whether, in all material respects, the fmancial report is presented fairly in accordance with the accounting policies described in Note 1 so as to present a view which is consistent with our understanding of the association's financial position, and performance as represented by the results of its operations and its cash flows. These policies do not require the application of all Accounting Standards and other mandatory professional reporting requirements in Australia.

The audit opinion expressed in this report has been formed on the above basis.

Audit opinion

In our opinion, the financial report presents fairly, in accordance with the accounting policies described in Note 1 to the financial statements, the fmancial position of Amateur Fishermen's Association of the NT Inc as at 31 December 2012 and the results of its operations for the year then ended.

Signed on 28 February 2013:

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