Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. Our new department was established on 1 July 2022.

Strategies to manage the Reef

The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority is Australia’s key management agency for the Great Barrier Reef, and works with government, industry and community to protect this spectacular area.

Reef Blueprint

The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority is responsible for ensuring the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park — one of the world's greatest natural treasures — is protected for the future. The

Reef Advisory Committees

First established in 1999, our Reef Advisory Committees comprise a cross-section of stakeholder interests with expertise and experience in relevant areas.

Reef 2050 Policies

Impacts on the Reef are compounding over time and space, diminishing the Reef’s ability to recover from disturbances. Greater reductions of threats at all levels  — global, reef-wide, reg

Coastal ecosystems

There are 14 coastal ecosystems that are important to the function of the Reef: coral reefs, lagoon floors, islands, open water, seagrass, coastline, estuaries, freshwater wetlands, forested floodp

Our story

We are Australia’s lead management agency for the Great Barrier Reef, one of the world’s most iconic natural areas.

Heritage

Activities and use

The Great Barrier Reef has long been an important resource and a valued place for people to visit, share and enjoy.