Freedom of Information Disclosure Log
The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA) is required by the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act) s11C to publish a disclosure log on its website. The disclosure log lists information which has been released in response to an FOI access request. This requirement has applied since 1 May 2011.
The disclosure log requirement does not apply to:
- personal information about any person if publication of that information would be 'unreasonable';
- information about the business, commercial, financial or professional affairs of any person if publication of that information would be 'unreasonable';
- other information covered by a determination made by the Australian Information Commissioner if publication of that information would be 'unreasonable'; and
- any information if it is not reasonably practicable to publish the information because of the extent of modifications that would need to be made to delete the information listed in the above dot points.
The information described in this disclosure log has been released by the GBRMPA under the FOI Act and is available for public access.
Access to documents listed in the disclosure log is available by writing to:
Freedom of Information Contact Officer
C/- Legal Services
Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority
PO Box 1379, Townsville, Q, 4810
or lodged via email to: foi@gbrmpa.gov.au
A charge may be imposed to reimburse the GBRMPA for the cost incurred in copying or reproducing the information or sending it to you. There will be no charge for the time spent by the GBRMPA in processing the FOI request that led to this information being made available. You will be notified if any charge is payable and required to pay the charge before the information is provided.
There may be documents in the disclosure log that are currently not available in HTML format. If you are unable to read the format provided please contact the Freedom of Information Contact Officer via email at: foi@gbrmpa.gov.au
We will try to meet all reasonable requests for an alternative format of the document in a timely manner and at the lowest reasonable cost to you.
Information referred to in the GBRMPA's disclosure log will generally be removed after 12 months, unless the information has enduring public value.
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Free Zoning Maps
If you're heading out on the water, don't forget your free Zoning Map so you know where you can go and what you can do.
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Whale of a time
The Great Barrier Reef is a hive of activity. If you're lucky enough to see a humpback whale from May to September, make sure you keep a safe distance.
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Important milestone
We're delighted to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park's World Heritage listing.
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Visit the Reef
Visit our Great Barrier Reef and discover its amazing plants, animals and habitats. There are a range of tourism experiences on offer.
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What you can do
Everyone has a role to play in protecting our Great Barrier Reef. Find out what you can do to help protect this Great Australian icon.
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Report marine strandings
If you see sick, dead or stranded marine animals please call RSPCA QLD 1300 ANIMAL
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Climate Change and the Great Barrier Reef
A Vulnerability Assessment: of the issues that could have far-reaching consequences for the Great Barrier Reef.
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Current Conditions
Current Conditions: Environmental and climatic forecasts for the Great Barrier Reef
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Reef Guardians Improving the outlook
The Great Barrie Reef is facing some challenges. Many people, including Reef Guardians, are making a difference. View the commercial.
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Reef Guardian Grazier
Reef Guardian graziers are helping to protect the Great Barrier reef through better farming practices.Watch the commercial.
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Reef Guardian Banana Farmer
Reef Guardian farmers are undertaking on-farm practices that are helping to protect the Great Barrier Reef. Watch the commercial.
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Reef Guardian Cane Farmer
Reef Guardian farmers are forward-thinking producers who are doing their bit for the Reef. Watch the commercial.
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Reef Guardian Fisher
Reef Guardian fishers are fishing sustainably for the health of the Reef and their fishery. Watch the commercial.
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Reef Guardian Marine Aquarium Collector
Coral Collectors hand pick corals from various locations to minimise impact and help The Great Barrier Reef. Watch the commercial.
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Reef Guardian Council
Reef Guardian councils across the Great Barrier Reef catchment are demonstrating Reef protection and management. Watch the commercial.
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Reef Guardian School
Reef Guardian schools across Queensland are taking positive action for the environment. Watch the commercial.

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