E&OE…. Topics: Great Barrier Reef LUKE GRANT: Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt has welcomed the decision. He's in fact about to fly to the Whitsundays for a bit of snorkelling, I'm told, on the Great Barrier Reef. He's on the line. Minister good morning. GREG HUNT: G'day Luke. I in fact have a conference that…
E&OE…. Topics: Great Barrier Reef GREG HUNT: Overnight UNESCO's World Heritage Centre has recommended that the Great Barrier Reef not be listed ‘in danger’. They have removed all references to in danger from their draft decision and they have praised the work of Australia and Queensland in preparing the reef for the future. I welcome…
E&OE…. Topics: Great Barrier Reef DEBORAH KNIGHT: Environment Minister Greg Hunt has been lobbying very hard for this result, and he joins us now from Brisbane. Good morning to you Minister. GREG HUNT: Good morning Deb. DEBORAH KNIGHT: How relieved are you at this result, because obviously it would have been devastating to be put…
E&OE…. Topics: Great Barrier Reef TALITHA CUMMINS: The Great Barrier Reef has avoided being placed on the World Heritage in danger list but will be closely monitored because of major threats to its health. To discuss this now, I'm joined by Environment Minister Greg Hunt. Good morning to you Minister and thank you for your…