Rob Erskine is the New Party Chairman

The Australian Fishing & Lifestyle Party, formerly known as the Fishing Party (of Queensland) has elected Cairns fishing industry identity ROB ERSKINE as Chairman.

Mr. Erskine replaces Mr. Alex Witten, who remains an active member of the party.

Rob was unanimously elected at the party's well-attended annual general meeting on Saturday 17 July 2010.  Other executive office-bearers include:-  Vice Chairman: Peter Todd

Secretary: Wayne Bayne and Treasurer: Kevin Ranger.

Mr. Erskine is enthusiastic about the party's Senate ticket for the 21 August Federal Election - candidates are Gold Coast businessman Keith Douglas and Cairns orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Mike Mansfield.

Rob Erskine recalls learning to fish at about the same time that he learnt to walk.  A dedicated angler and manager of the iconic Erskine's Tackle World in Cairns, Rob is the son of one of the world's best-known fishing tackle experts, Jack Erskine.

A strong advocate of sustainable fishing practices and conservation of fishing grounds, Rob has fought relentlessly for the rights of fishers and the fishing industry. 

Rob's political activism was triggered by the sheer frustration of dealing with governments that kow-tow to environmental extremists - and increasingly place wholly unreasonable restrictions not just on fishing, but on a long list of outdoor recreational activities.

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