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Destination 2045: Queensland’s Tourism Future consultation Featured
Join the conversation on Queensland’s 20-year tourism plan. Share your feedback on key priorities like ecotourism, 2032 legacy, and investment. Have your say today!
Up here we’re Crocwiser Featured
Love fishing and boating in Tropical North Qld? Leave the lure, get behind a croc-blocker, and keep your body in the boat to reduce your risk of a crocodile attack.
Be dingo-safe! Featured
Going to K’gari? Plan ahead by knowing your dingo do’s and don’ts to ensure your trip is a safe and enjoyable one.
Quantum and Advanced Technologies Strategy grant recipients Featured
$53 million in grants for innovative projects and scholarships are awarded under the Quantum and Advanced Technology Strategy.
Growing and investing in Queensland’s national parks Featured
Learn about new land acquired for adding or converting to national parks as part of the ongoing expansion of Queensland’s public protected area system.
New crocodile dangerous animals offences and fines Featured
To boost public safety new offences and increased fines are now in place to deter people from engaging in dangerous or careless behaviours like feeding, disturbing and interfering with dangerous animals.
Annual report 2023-24 Featured
The annual report details the financial and non-financial performance of the Department of Environment, Science and Innovation from 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024. It highlights the work, achievements and strategic initiatives of the…
Future Queensland Science Strategy launched Featured
The Future Queensland Science Strategy 2024–2029 outlines Queensland’s vision to be world leading in translating science for economic impact and social and environmental outcomes.
Great Sandy Marine Park Zoning Plan Featured
The new zoning plan commenced 21 May 2024.
Let’s get our recycling sorted Queensland Featured
Knowing what items can go in your recycling bin will help make sure we’re recycling as much as we can and recycling correctly.
Great Barrier Reef gill net fishing phase out Featured
Gill net fishing in the Great Barrier Reef will be phased out by mid-2027. Read about how it will provide greater protection for the Reef’s threatened, endangered and protected species.
Our Reef Our Wonder Featured
Learn more about how the Queensland Government is committing large-scale funds and working closely with First Nations people, partners, landholders, industries and communities to protect the Great Barrier Reef: Our Reef, Our Wonder.
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