The Australian and Queensland governments are placing a permanent ban on the disposal of dredge material in both the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and the World Heritage Area from capital dredging projects. Just 18 months ago there were five major industrial ports proposing to dispose of capital dredged material in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. Our substantial investment in better land management is improving water quality entering the Reef from the catchment. There is strong evidence that our efforts are paying off. Pressures and progressĪs is the case for coral reefs worldwide, the Great Barrier Reef is under pressure, but we are making significant progress to ensure it retains the values for which it was listed as a World Heritage property in 1981. The Reef 2050 Long-Term Sustainability Plan aims to ensure the Outstanding Universal Value of the Great Barrier Reef continues to improve each decade between now and 2050, ensuring the Reef remains a natural wonder for successive generations. This investment is projected to be more than $A2 billion in the next decade. It is also one of the best managed marine ecosystems in the world and we plan to keep it that way through strong legislative protection and targeted investment by the Australian and Queensland governments. The Great Barrier Reef is one of the natural wonders of the world and a significant part of Australia's national identity.
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