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A message from the Hon Dr David Kemp, Minister for Environment &
Heritage
The Howard Government's new internationally acclaimed protection regime for the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park will come into force on July 1.
A plan providing the highest possible level of protection for one third of the entire GBRMP passed through the Commonwealth parliament yesterday with bipartisan support.
“This is an historic moment for the Great Barrier Reef and for Australia,” he said. “The Great Barrier Reef is not only a treasure for Australia but for the world." Read more
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Overview of the Representative Areas Process (PDF - 1.3 Mb)
Frequently Asked Questions (PDF - 82 Kb)
Zoning documents:
Explanatory Statement (PDF - 46 Kb)
Zoning Plan (PDF - 1.8 Mb)
Regulatory Impact Statement (PDF - 340 Kb)
Amendment Regulations for the new Zoning Plan (due to commence 1 July 04)
View Zoning maps
Additional Information:
Summary Report - GBRMPA (2003)
(PDF - 240 Kb)
- P.D.P. Australia Report (2003)
(PDF - 610 Kb) - Bureau of Tourism Research Report (2003) (PDF - 1.55 Mb)
- Bureau of Rural Sciences Report (2003) (PDF - 2.6 Mb)
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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.
