The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority is Australia's lead manager of the Great Barrier Reef. For more than 40 years, we've been managing this great natural icon to ensure it's protected for the future. Our work is guided by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Act 1975, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Regulations 2019 and our Corporate Plan.
On 28 March 2025 the government assumed a Caretaker role. Information this website will be published in accordance with the Guidance on Caretaker Conventions until after the conclusion of the caretaker period