Protecting the Great Barrier Reef
About the Great Barrier Reef
Find out more about the importance of the Great Barrier Reef, actions that are threatening it and what the Queensland Government is doing about these threats.
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.
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.
Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority
The Australian Government’s Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority is responsible for protecting the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and the World Heritage Area.
