$1 Billion Election Pledge to Protect Great Barrier Reef

$1 Billion Election Pledge to Protect Great Barrier Reef
Snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef along the Queensland coast in Australia. Adobe Stock
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Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has pledged $1 billion over the next nine years towards the Great Barrier Reef if elected, after successfully campaigning UNESCO to delay a decision to list the World Heritage site as “in danger” six months ago.

The announcement comes three weeks after Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese said he would inject $163 million over four years into protecting the natural wonder.

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