What is the name of the government authority abbreviated as GBRMPA?

GBRMPA stands for the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority.

The authority was created by the Australian Government in 1975 to manage the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. Its full name is important because several Australian organizations work on reef science, policy, tourism, and conservation, and their roles are not interchangeable.

GBRMPA prepares management plans, administers zoning, issues permits, supports compliance, and communicates information about the marine park. It also coordinates with Queensland authorities and Traditional Owner groups whose sea-country connections predate modern government management.

The acronym is often used in official reports and conservation discussions. It should not be confused with AIMS, the Australian Institute of Marine Science, which conducts research, or UNESCO, which recognizes the reef as a World Heritage Site.