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World Heritage Committee decision on the Great Barrier Reef

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14 September 2023
The World Heritage Committee has agreed to adopt the draft decision proposed by UNESCO to not consider the Great Barrier Reef for the list of World…
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Seeking expressions of interest for the role of Chair for the Reef 2050 Advisory Committee (RAC)

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23 August 2023
The Australian and Queensland governments are looking for a new independent Chair for the Reef 2050 Advisory Committee (RAC).
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Draft decision on the State of Conservation of the Great Barrier Reef

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01 August 2023
UNESCO has released the draft decision on the State of Conservation of the Great Barrier Reef.
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Take a virtual tour of the Great Barrier Reef

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19 July 2023
Imagine taking a trip to the Great Barrier Reef without leaving your home or office.
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Grant funding available to reduce marine debris impact on the Reef

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05 July 2023
Grant funding of $3.5 million is now available to help tackle marine debris entering the Great Barrier Reef.
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$7.4 million to restore Reef islands

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14 June 2023
The Australian Government recently announced $7.4 million in funding to protect and restore Lady Elliot Island and Pine Islet on the Great Barrier…
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Seeking expressions of interest for the role of Chair for the Reef 2050 Plan Independent Expert Panel (IEP)

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30 May 2023
We are looking for the new Independent Chair for the Reef 2050 Plan Independent Expert Panel (IEP), who provide expert scientific advice to…
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Collective action keeping the ReefClean

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05 May 2023
The ReefClean program continues to play a vital role in protecting the Great Barrier Reef from the threat of marine debris, by stopping tonnes of…
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New study turns crown-of-thorns starfish into prey

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26 April 2023
Scientists have identified new natural predators which could help fight outbreaks of the coral-eating crown-of-thorns starfish (CoTS) on the Great…
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Improving water quality to protect the Great Barrier Reef

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20 April 2023
The Australian Government is investing an additional $150 million to improve the quality of water flowing to the Great Barrier Reef.
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Use your screen time to protect the Reef

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17 April 2023
Citizen scientists are being called on to help protect the Great Barrier Reef.
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Tonnes of good news for the Reef

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28 February 2023
Revegetation of the Kolan River bank in Bundaberg is underway, as part of an Australian Government funded Reef Trust project.

Billion Dollar Reef Protection Package

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28 January 2022
The Australian Government has increased its commitment to protecting the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage site for future generati

Reef 2050 Long-Term Sustainability Plan 2021-25 released

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20 December 2021
The Australian and Queensland Governments have released the updated

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