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Reef Joint Field Management Program, Annual Report 2023-24
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This report details the Program’s achievements in addressing threats and enhancing the resilience of species, habitats and ecosystems across the World Heritage Area. It reports on progress in implementing the Program’s Annual Business Plan 2023–24 through a range of activities, including conservation actions, monitoring changes, responding to incidents, welcoming visitors and upholding compliance. Highlights of this year’s Program include increased collaboration with Indigenous Land and Sea R...
Consultation Draft: Policy on limiting the take of Protected Species through the permissions system.
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This draft policy will be made under Section 7(4) of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Act 1975 (Cth) and will apply to permissions granted under Part 2 of the Zoning Plan which involve the take of protected species. The draft policy aims to ensure that protected species of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park are protected and conserved through effective and consistent application of Section 105 of the Regulations relating to permissions which involve the take of Protected Species.
Local Marine Advisory Committee Meetings November 2024
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November 2024
Reef 2050 Insights Report. Report to the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority
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The Reef 2050 Insights Report 2024 (Insights Report) was commissioned by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority as a broad assessment of the Reef 2050 Long-term Sustainability Plan. The Insights Report draws on key insights from the 2024 independent management effectiveness assessment (Baker et al., 2024) that relate to the work areas and enablers for the Reef 2050 Plan.
Mandubarra Sea Country Cultural Values 2nd Edition
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This outcomes report has been produced by Mandubarra Aboriginal Land and Sea Incorporated (Inc.) to advise the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA) in relation to key cultural values held by Mandubarra Traditional Owners as the custodians of Mandubarra Sea Country, north-east Australia. Permission has been provided for GBRMPA to store this report in this e-publication repository.
Employee Census Highlights Report 2024 (Reef Authority) - accessible
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Employee Census Highlights Report 2024 (Reef Authority), accessible version
Reef Authority Census Action Plan 2024
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Reef Authority Census Action Plan 2024
Employee Census Highlights Report 2024 (Reef Authority)
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Employee Census Highlights Report 2024 (Reef Authority)
Annual Child Safe Statement of Compliance - 2023-2024
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The Reef Authority is required to publish an Annual Statement of Compliance with the Commonwealth Child Safe Framework (the Framework). The Framework is a whole-of-government policy that sets minimum standards for Australian Government entities to create and maintain behaviours and practices that are safe for children and young people. Requirement 4 of the Framework requires the Reef Authority to publish an Annual Statement of Compliance by 31 October each year. This Statement of Compliance i...
The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (Reef Authority) Annual Report 2023-24
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The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority’s Annual Report 2023-24 complies with the requirements for annual reports outlined by the Australian Government Department of Finance in its Resource Management Guide No.135: Annual reports for non-corporate Commonwealth entities.
Emission Reduction Plan 2024-25
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The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (Reef Authority) acknowledges that human behaviours,
pollution, and consumption patterns have both immediate and future impacts on the climate and
environment, and that as a Commonwealth entity it is part of our role to mitigate and manage these
impacts on our community. The Reef Authority Climate Change Position Statement outlines in detail
the Reef Authority’s position on climate change.
This Declaration alongside our Reef Authority Sustaina...
Reef Joint Field Management Program: Annual Business Plan Summary 2024-25
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A summary of the Reef Joint Field Management Program’s Annual Business Plan 2024-25.
Describing outputs, activities and priority projects for the year.
Reef Joint Field Management Program: Annual Business Plan Summary 2023–24
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A summary of the Reef Joint Field Management Program’s Annual Business Plan 2023-24.
Describing outputs, activities and priority projects for the year.
Southern Plan of Management Stage 1 – Public Consultation Report 2024
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The first round of public consultation for the development of the Southern Plan of Management
was held between 19 March and 19 June 2024. The Southern Plan of Management Stage 1- Public
Consultation Report 2024 contains an overview of the submissions received.
Southern Plan of Management Stage 1 – Public Consultation 2024 In Brief
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The first round of public consultation for the development of the Southern Plan of Management
was held between 19 March and 19 June 2024. The Southern Plan of Management Stage 1- Public
Consultation 2024 In Brief contains a brief summary of the submissions received.
Local Marine Advisory Committee Meetings August 2024
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Summary of discussion topics provided to the Reef Authority
Reef Interventions at Tourism Sites
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The Reef Authority recognises that reef interventions at tourism sites can improve the recovery
of the Reef and promote a positive, action-focused visitor experience. This also provides an
opportunity for tourism operators to proactively build resilience within their much-loved site.
Tourism operators play a key role in how we protect and manage the Great Barrier Reef. Their
high frequency visitation to the reef puts them in the best position to provide regular pulse checks
of the health...
Indexed List of Digital Files created between 1 January 2024 to 30 June 2024
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Conflict of Interest Policy (MDL100254)
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Corporate Plan: 2024-25
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The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority's Corporate Plan 2024–25 sets out our strategic direction for the agency. The Plan covers a number of important topics, including our approach to planning and reporting, operating environment, our capability and partnerships. This Plan supersedes the Corporate Plan: 2023–24 and has been prepared for subsection 35 (1) of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013. It will be reviewed and updated each year to take into account new...
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