Documents Regarding The Great Southern Reef Marine Heatwave.

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In October 2023, leading marine scientists from the Great Southern Reef Research Partnership wrote to Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek and Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen warning of an imminent severe marine heatwave forecast to impact south-eastern Australia that summer. The scientists called for urgent Federal Government support for a dedicated National Monitoring Program for the Great Southern Reef, citing far-reaching consequences for marine ecosystems, businesses, and livelihoods. The letter was forwarded through parliamentary channels with a request for ministerial response by November 13, 2023. The disclosure includes internal departmental correspondence routing the matter to the environment portfolio for action.