Queensland dismisses UN report that reef is 'at risk' - Australasia - World - The Independent

Across the globe, Australia’s Great Barrier Reef is recognised as one of the world’s natural wonders. But in Queensland, home to the vast, picturesque reef, the government is apparently less impressed.

The state premier, Campbell Newman, has dismissed a report by the UN body UNESCO warning that the World Heritage-listed site is threatened by large-scale industrial development. Queensland is currently undertaking a major expansion of its ports to meet soaring Asian demand for coal and gas.

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