The Mackay Local Marine Advisory Committee covers one of the longer expanses of coast of all the Local Marine Advisory Committee's in the Great Barrier Reef, extending from Midge Point in the north, to Broadsound in the south. It includes the three coastal shires of Mackay, Sarina and Broadsound.
Regional focus
Located midway between Brisbane and Cairns, Mackay is on the coast where the Pioneer River meets the Coral Sea. The economy is based on sugar cane, mining and beef cattle.
Today, the Mackay region is increasingly popular as a holiday destination for travellers seeking an unspoiled, friendly contrast to the more developed tourist areas elsewhere. Coal mining has also flourished in the region.
Local Marine Advisory Committee activities
- Updating the Boating and Fishing in the local waters brochure to be reprinted.
- Supporting the Watershed Land Art Project.
- Supporting the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority compliance team with the Protect your Patch Campaign in the Seaforth region.
Local Marine Advisory Committee members
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Caitlin Davies | Chair |
| Nicki Stokes | Secretary |
| Jenni Bailey | |
| John Bennett | |
| Cass Haywood | |
| Debbie Chamberlain | |
| Terry Cox | |
| Pierre Craven | |
| John Eden | |
| Steve Fisher | |
| Fay Griffin | |
| Philip Jeston | |
| Amanda Lavarack | |
| Bec Simmons | |
| Les Todd | |
| Stef Wabnik | |
| Alexandria Volling |
More information
For further information please contact:Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority
Central Regional Office
PO Box 94
MACKAY QLD 4740
Tel:(07) 4951 3454
Email:central.region@gbrmpa.gov.au