The Albanese Labor Government has announced $8.6 million in new funding for First Nations peoples, regional communities, scientists, and fishers to help manage the Australia's 4.47 million km2 network of marine parks - equivalent to the size of Western Australia and Queensland combined.
The grants will invest in new projects that enhance the protection, sustainability and understanding of our marine parks. In particular, by increasing First Nations' knowledge and participation in protecting and restoring Australia's marine heritage and environment.
The funding will see increased marine park user and industry engagement in park management, improved sustainability of fishing practices, and improved knowledge of Australian Marine Parks - the 60 Commonwealth marine parks managed by Parks Australia.
