The Great Barrier Reef
Protecting the Great Barrier Reef
The Queensland Government is committing large-scale funds and working closely with many partners to safeguard The Great Barrier Reef.
Reef Joint Field Management Program
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.
Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Listing
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 2050 Long-Term Sustainability Plan
The overarching action plan between the Australian and Queensland governments and partners to protect and manage the Great Barrier Reef.
Reef 2050 Water Quality Improvement Plan
The Australian and Queensland government plan to improve the quality of water entering the Reef from all land-based sources.
Reef 2050 Wetlands Strategy
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.
Gillnet fishing phase out
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.
Reef Credit Scheme
The Queensland Government is investing $10 million to kickstart a new environmental market for Reef Credits.
Protection of wetlands in Great Barrier Reef catchments
Wetlands help prevent sediment and nutrients entering the reef. We protect wetlands through law and by providing landowners with management resources through WetlandInfo.
