Government agencies

Many agencies and organisations contribute to the protection and management of the Great Barrier Reef.

Crown-of-thorns starfish control program secured

The Crown-of-thorns Starfish Control Program is set for another three years, with the Reef Authority welcoming new operators to deliver this world-leading Reef management program which is effective

The Crown-of-thorns Starfish Control Program is set for another three years, with the Reef Authority welcoming new operators to deliver this world-leading Reef management program which is effective

Summer ready on the Reef

The Reef Authority has started its summer Reef health response with the annual summer workshop.

The Reef Authority has started its summer Reef health response with the annual summer workshop.

Indigenous Reef Advisory Committee

The Indigenous Reef Advisory Committee provides advice to the Marine Park Authority Board (the Board) through the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (the Authority) on the management of the G

Coral bleaching categories

Coral bleaching categories

Past Reef health updates

Throughout the year, the Reef Authority provides updates on the health of the Reef which includes key factors such as sea surface temperatures, rainfall, floods, cyclones, crown-of-thorns starfish

Policies, plans and position statements

Our policies give effect to the agency's responsibilities, functions and powers outlined in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Act 1975.

Marine Monitoring Program

The Great Barrier Reef Marine Monitoring Program surveys and reports on the health of inshore coral, seagrass and water quality every year, and has done so for over 15 years.

What are the charges?

These charges are effective from 1 April 2024. Charges are reviewed annually and changed in line with the Brisbane Consumer Price Index.