The Great Barrier Reef

The Queensland Government is committing large-scale funds and working closely with many partners to safeguard The Great Barrier Reef.

Jointly managed by Queensland Government and the Reef Authority, the program has been managing marine parks and protected islands within the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area for over 45 years. 

Learn more about the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage listing and understand how the government is taking action to ensure the Outstanding Universal Value of the Reef is not compromised.

• Reef Assist program
• Reef protection regulations
• Tailored support
• Agricultural extension work placement program

An overview of the Reef 2050 Long-Term Sustainability Plan and references to the Reef 2050 Water Quality Improvement Plan and Reef 2050 Cumulative Impact Management and Net Benefit Policies.

The Australian and Queensland government plan to improve the quality of water entering the Reef from all land-based sources.

The Strategy is a joint commitment between the Australian and Queensland governments, and provides direction for wetland science, planning, coordination and management in the Great Barrier Reef and its catchments.

Information about the phase out of gill net fishing in the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area by mid-2027.

Reef Credit Scheme provides water quality benefits for the Great Barrier Reef by offering farmers the opportunity to generate and sell Reef Credits by taking action to reduce nutrient or sediment run-off to the Reef.

Wetlands help prevent sediment and nutrients entering the reef. We protect wetlands through law and by providing landowners with management resources through WetlandInfo.

• Island biosecurity
• Be pest-free
• Great Barrier Reef islands