As part of our strong commitment to protecting the Great Barrier Reef, the Federal Government is appointing an Independent Expert Panel to provide scientific advice on Reef priorities and actions.
The Panel will be chaired by Australia’s Chief Scientist, Professor Ian Chubb, and will include leading Australian scientists from a variety of scientific disciplines.
The Panel will help provide critical advice on the implementation of our Reef 2050 Long Term Sustainability Plan and ensure we are using our resources to the best possible effect.
Reef 2050 is the most comprehensive plan ever developed to secure the health and resilience of the Great Barrier Reef for generations to come.
The Independent Expert Panel members include:
• Prof. Ian Chubb (Chair)
• Assoc. Prof. Eva Abal
• Dr Andrew Ash
• Dr Mike Bell
• Dr Damien Burrows
• Prof. Bill Dennison
• Dr Geoff Garrett
• Dr Stefan Hajkowicz
• Prof. Ove Hoegh-Guldberg
• Prof. Terry Hughes
• Prof. Helene Marsh
• Dr Britta Schaffelke
• Dr Roger Shaw
• Assoc. Prof. Stephan Schnierer
• Prof. Natalie Stoeckl
• Russell Reichelt
Australians are rightfully proud of the Great Barrier Reef and recognise its immense biological, economic and cultural value. We are committed to protecting it for future generations.
(ENDS)