Our work to protect the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park is guided by a range of plans, regulations and legislation. Policies, plans and position statements The Reef Authority is governed by a range of policies and plans under the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Act 1975. There are five position statements. learn more Whale and dolphin watching regulations If you use the waters of the Marine Park, you have a responsibility to help protect whales and dolphins and to keep safe distances from them. learn more Guidelines for commercial dugong watching In Australia, dugongs are protected and we have international, national, and state obligations to conserve dugongs. Guidelines apply for Dugong watching. Learn more Vessel sewage regulations Vessel sewage discharge delivers increased nutrients and pathogens into the water column. All vessel owners must ensure vessel sewage is managed appropriately. learn more Great Barrier Reef Intergovernmental Agreement The Great Barrier Reef Intergovernmental Agreement 2009 provides a frame work for the Australian and Queensland governments to work together to protect the Reef. learn more Emergency disposal of foreign fishing vessels The presence of foreign fishing vessels has implications for preserving the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and managing its fisheries resources. Learn more Fish Aggregation Devices and Artificial Reef Interim policy The Marine Park Authority Board has set an interim policy that no Fish Aggregation Devices (FADs) are to be deployed in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. Learn more Legislation Information about legislation that governs our management; Great Barrier Reef Marine Park specific legislation, other Commonwealth legislation etc... Learn more
