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

The overarching action plan between the Australian and Queensland governments and partners to protect and manage the Great Barrier Reef.

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.

The Australian and Queensland governments are committing more than $160 million to phase out gill net fishing in the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area by mid-2027 and transition to more sustainable fishing practices.

The Queensland Government is investing $10 million to kickstart a new environmental market for Reef Credits.

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