Australia has welcomed the latest draft decision on the Great Barrier Reef from the UNESCO World Heritage Centre.
The draft decision will be considered at the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee to be held in Busan, Republic of Korea, 19 to 29 July 2026.
The decision recognises Australia's work to protect and manage the Great Barrier Reef.
It highlights the strong steps Australia is taking to build the Reef's resilience. This includes action to mitigate climate change impacts, improve water quality, support sustainable fishing, and control crown-of-thorns starfish outbreaks.
This recognition follows more than 10 years of close work between the Australian and Queensland governments.
Since 2014, more than $5.3 billion has been invested by the Australian and Queensland governments to protect and restore the Reef.
