Consultation - completed

The opportunity for the public to comment on a proposal is an important part of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority's consultative processes in developing policies or plans and for some pe

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.

The Cod Hole is back

News release published 8 September, updated 30 September 2025.

News release published 8 September, updated 30 September 2025.

Reef health updates

As Australia’s lead management agency for the Reef, we monitor Reef conditions very closely throughout the year. From May to November each year, we issue regular Reef health reports.

Reef Authority Annual Report

The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority's annual reports highlight the agency’s work and achievements over the reporting period.

Corporate Plan

The 2025–26 Corporate Plan is centred on protecting Reef resilience through modern marine park management and directing our resources to reduce the threats to the ecosystem. 

Gifts and Benefits

The Australian Public Service Commission gifts and benefits reporting guidelines came in to effect from 18 October 2019.

Reef communities unite to tackle marine debris

The annual Great Barrier Reef Clean-up is officially underway and communities across Queensland are rallying to protect one of the world’s most iconic natural wonders.

The annual Great Barrier Reef Clean-up is officially underway and communities across Queensland are rallying to protect one of the world’s most iconic natural wonders.

Seasonal closure: Woody Island, Low Isles

Woody Island and Low Island form the Low Isles, located 15 km north-east of Port Douglas.

Woody Island and Low Island form the Low Isles, located 15 km north-east of Port Douglas.