The Great Barrier Reef Outlook Report has been prepared by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority.

A number of Australian and Queensland Government agencies, researchers, industry representatives and members of the public contributed to its development. The Authority's four Reef Advisory Committees (external experts who provide independent advice on critical issues) and 11 Local Marine Advisory Committees (committees centred on regional centres along the coast) provided advice throughout the Outlook Report’s development on management effectiveness and outlook as well as pressures and threats.

Community workshops were held to learn about changes to the Great Barrier Reef by listening to community members’ stories of the past. In addition, an Outlook Forum attended by 42 participants including scientists, leaders from industry, interest groups and the community and government representatives developed likely ‘outlooks’ for the Great Barrier Reef.

Throughout development of the Outlook Report, an Outlook Reference Group comprising eight experts in environmental reporting, protected area management and communication provided advice and guidance on information available, assessment methods and community engagement and presentation.

Two experts in protected area management, monitoring and evaluation, public policy and governance were commissioned to undertake an independent assessment of existing protection and management. Their report forms the basis of the assessment of existing measures to protect and manage the Great Barrier Reef ecosystem (and is referred to in Chapter 6 of the Outlook Report).

Finally, four reviewers appointed by the then Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts independently reviewed the contents of the Outlook Report. These reviewers are recognised national and international experts with biophysical and/or socio-economic expertise and achievements, including conducting high level policy and scientific reviews. Their comments were considered and incorporated where appropriate in finalising this Report.

Outlook Report development flowchart

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