Adam Chapman

Adam Chapman is the Commercial representative of the IFAC.

He has over 30 years’ experience in the fields of Aquaculture, Commercial Fisheries and Environmental Management.

Passionate about sustainability, Adam would like to see improved outcomes for native freshwater species with a clear focus to increase native fish habitat and populations. Native Species such as Estuary Perch, Pygmy Perch and Galaxias require protection from introduced species and this is one of Adam’s clear concerns.

As the commercial representative there will be a clear purpose to bring the small Tasmanian Eel industry to the forefront of fisheries management with a goal to see the fishery expand in the future.

Adam has fished widely throughout Australia and Overseas with a clear passion for surf fishing and chasing Mulloway on mainland Australia and a love for Salmonid species wherever they reside.

Adam is currently the Kingborough Anglers STLAA representative and the Environmental Manager (Freshwater) at Huon Aquaculture.

Dr Liza Fallon

Dr Liza Fallon is the Chair of IFAC, having first been appointed in 2015 as the conservation of freshwater ecosystems representative.

She has extensive experience in natural resource management and in developing and leading environmental and land use planning policies, programs and critical projects at the state, national and international levels.

Liza holds a doctorate in international governance and Southern Ocean fisheries management, was a lead author of the last Tasmanian State of the Environment Report, and has worked in various planning adviser roles and as a hydrographer assessing the condition of Tasmania’s rivers.

Having worked in the Tasmanian State Service since 2006, Liza is currently the Manager of the Environment and Development Approvals Unit at the Department of State Growth.

Andrew Reed

Andrew Reed represents the southern area of Tasmania. Andrew grew up in Tasmania enjoying camping, fishing, bushwalking and sailing. Andrew’s introduction to trout fishing was in the mid-1980s and since then it has become an important part of his life.

Andrew learned to cast a fly at Penstock Lagoon and has fished most highland lakes and many of the State’s rivers. Andrew has some experience of competition fly fishing by being a Sector Controller in the 2015 Commonwealth Championships and on the Organising Committee for the World Fly Fishing Championships in 2019 as Controller Coordinator. This gave him an appreciation of the running of these large events.

Having recently retired from a long career, Anderw plans to spend more time fishing. He has been a member of the Tasmanian Fly Tyers Club for nine years. Serving on the Committee as general member, Vice President and four years as President. He has a keen interest in ‘Trout Politics’, including the management of the IFS, Hydro Tasmania, Angler Access and fresh water resources.
The mental health benefits of angling should be recognised and Andrew has personal experience over the years. Andrew firmly believes that increasing participation and access to this valuable past time needs to be encouraged.

Fiona Dewar

Fiona Dewar represents tourism, being involved in various roles in trout fishing and tourism industry related organisations for over 20 years.

Fiona is the co-owner of Trout Territory Fishing Tours, from 2000; Tourism and Events Officer for the Northern Midlands Council, from 2005; Secretary/Management Group/Advisor for the Heritage Highway Tourism Region Association, from 2005; Social Media Coordinator for Anglers Alliance Tasmania, from 2022; Secretary of the Tasmanian Trout Expo for seven years; Membership Officer of Trout Guides and Lodges Tasmania for 20 years.

Fiona’s interest is a focus on the wellbeing of the Tasmanian freshwater fishery, and fishing tourism growth and sustainability into the future.

Julianne Stevens

Julianne Stevens started her working life in the banking industry, had a gap with raising children, and then worked in retail and interior design.

In 1996 Julianne and her husband Mike formed Stevens Publishing Pty Ltd, which started the fishing magazine, Tasmanian Fishing and Boating News and have produced over 140 editions since. It is the only Tasmanian specific fishing magazine. It is also available electronically.

Stevens Publishing has also published many books – mostly fishing, but other general books as well. They have published books by David Scholes, Noel Jetson, Jim Findlay, Roy Dean, Donald Boden, Ian Pullar and many others. Rare and collectable books have been republished as well.

Julianne and Mike bought Essential Flyfisher in 2016 and she works full time in the business. Essential Flyfisher was established in 2000 in Launceston and is considered by many as one of the best fly fishing shops in the world. It is visited by a diverse range of anglers from locals to interstate and international. During the World Flyfishing Championships in 2019 it was a hub of activity and meeting place for 25 international teams. Julianne fishes several times a week and loves stream fishing best. She is actively involved in Girls Gone Flyfishing and supports women in fishing.

Julianne is Chair of The Lions Club, City of Launceston and has held this position for the past two years.

Sheryl Thompson

Sheryl Thomspon represents the north-western area of Tasmania. Sheryl has been a fishing advocate and participant all her life.

Sheryl has served on the Inland Fisheries Advisory Council for three terms, starting in 2000 when she was on the first board when the Inland Fisheries Commission became the Inland Fisheries Service.

Sheryl has always encouraged and forged the way for woman and children to be active in our recreational fisheries. As founder and co-founder of Ladies Day, Girls Day out - an all-female fishing day now in its 16th year, has grown from seven to 100 plus participants.

The event was a first and has blazed the way for us to recognise woman now on the world stage representing their clubs and organisation. Sheryl has commented she is so privileged to have been given the opportunities to represent and give back to our fishery.

On 20 May 2023, Sheryl became the first woman to be inducted into the Anglers Alliance Tasmanian Angling Hall of Fame, and she is so very proud of this achievement. Sheryl's induction didn't come easy, and it has now made her feel hard work, belief and dedication will always prevail.