Palaszczuk backs UNESCO reef decision

Updated July 24 2021 - 2:20pm, first published 2:16pm
The World Heritage Committee voted to delay any decision on the Great Barrier Reef until 2023.
The World Heritage Committee voted to delay any decision on the Great Barrier Reef until 2023.

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says UNESCO's decision not to list the Great Barrier Reef as a World Heritage site "in danger" for now sets a clear timeline for its protection.

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