Policy

Policy is the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority’s (GBRMPA) statement of intent about an issue. It works within the law and interprets the law for the particular circumstances. A clear outline of intent can provide guidance and predictable management for both officers of the managing agencies and users of the Marine Park. Formal policy lies between legislation and organisational practice. The GBRMPA has policies on tourism permissions, environmental impact management, cruise ship operations, moorings and bareboat operations.

Guidelines 

Guidelines provide a working framework for consistent application and management of particular activities or issues. They can also help people understand the processes that are followed in making decisions, and provide information for applicants for permits.

The GBRMPA has guidelines on a range of management matters on the Great Barrier Reef. These guidelines have been developed by using the best available information, practices and practical examples. Tourism guidelines include the use of jetskis, fish feeding, Indigenous participation in tourism, coral transplantation and no-structures sub-zones.
 

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Citation and/or URL

http://www.gbrmpa.gov.au/corp_site/key_issues/tourism/management/policies  

Spatial Coverage

Great Barrier Reef Marine Park

Temporal Coverage

Not applicable

Update Frequency

Infrequently

Other Information

None