$1.5 billion for stronger environmental laws

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide $1.5 billion over 10 years to strengthen environmental laws and establish a national environmental protection agency.

The proposal would be non-ongoing, distribute funding evenly over 10 years and start from 1 July 2025.

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Additional funding for the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide $270 million over 9 years to the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority to ensure greater independence and stronger powers.

The proposal would be non-ongoing, distribute funding evenly over 9 years and start on 1 July 2025.

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Additional funding for the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide $270 million over 9 years to the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority to ensure greater independence and stronger powers.

The proposal would be non-ongoing, distribute funding evenly over 9 years and start on 1 July 2025.

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Additional funding for the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide $270 million over 9 years to the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority to ensure greater independence and stronger powers.

The proposal would be non-ongoing, distribute funding evenly over 9 years and start on 1 July 2025.

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$5 million to establish a National Sharks Working Group

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide $5 million in 2025-26 to establish a National Sharks Working Group across all states that would look at multiple ways to make ocean goers safer.

The proposal would be non-ongoing and start on 1 July 2025.

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$5 million to establish a National Sharks Working Group

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide $5 million in 2025-26 to establish a National Sharks Working Group across all states that would look at multiple ways to make ocean goers safer.

The proposal would be non-ongoing and start on 1 July 2025.

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$5 million to establish a National Sharks Working Group

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide $5 million in 2025-26 to establish a National Sharks Working Group across all states that would look at multiple ways to make ocean goers safer.

The proposal would be non-ongoing and start on 1 July 2025.

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$5 million to establish a National Sharks Working Group

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide $5 million in 2025-26 to establish a National Sharks Working Group across all states that would look at multiple ways to make ocean goers safer.

The proposal would be non-ongoing and start on 1 July 2025.

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Reef Education Experience Fund

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide $10 million over 2 years for a Reef Educational Experience Fund (REEF) to boost education and awareness for schools, tourism operators, and international visitors, while highlighting the importance of sustainable tourism.

Under the fund, $6 million will be allocated to the ‘Kids for the Reef’ rebate program, which will offer subsidised excursions to the reef for schools across Australia, making it easier for children to learn and experience the natural wonder first-hand.

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Reef Education Experience Fund

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide $10 million over 2 years for a Reef Educational Experience Fund (REEF) to boost education and awareness for schools, tourism operators, and international visitors, while highlighting the importance of sustainable tourism.

Under the fund, $6 million will be allocated to the ‘Kids for the Reef’ rebate program, which will offer subsidised excursions to the reef for schools across Australia, making it easier for children to learn and experience the natural wonder first-hand.

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