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TRADITIONAL OWNER TECHNICAL WORKING GROUPS (TWGs)

Traditional Owner Technical Working Group (TWG) members contribute their lived experiences, diverse skillsets and professional expertise to identify and create positive outcomes that have co-benefits to Traditional Owners of the Reef and its Catchments.  

In this role, TWG members are not representing their traditional communities. Rather, they provide leadership and influence in the decision-making around the strategy, design and delivery of the programs that impact Traditional Owners and their land and sea Country.

Click each image below to find out more about the members.

CROWN-OF-THORNS STARFISH (COTS) CONTROL PROGRAM / REEF RESTORATION & ADAPTATION SCIENCE

Bob Muir

Bob Muir

Elder

Brian Singleton

Brian Singleton

Member

Dawn Harrigan

Dawn Harrigan

Member

Dr Vincent Backhaus

Dr Vincent Backhaus

Member

Manuwuri Forester

Manuwuri Forester

Member

INTEGRATED MONITORING & REPORTING

Chrissy Grant

Chrissy Grant

Chair

Dr Cass Hunter

Dr Cass Hunter

Member

Dr Leah Talbot

Dr Leah Talbot

Member

Gail Barry

Gail Barry

Member

Samarla Deshong

Samarla Deshong

Member

Scott Anderson

Scott Anderson

Member

WATER QUALITY (HEALTHY WATER)

Dr Cass Hunter

Dr Cass Hunter

Chair

Ben Gertz

Ben Gertz

Member

Jade Gould

Jade Gould

Member

Samarla Deshong

Samarla Deshong

Member

THE GREAT BARRIER REEF SUPPORTS THE CULTURE AND LIVELIHOODS OF 70 TRADITIONAL OWNER GROUPS

ADVISORY GROUP

Acknowledgement and Content Advice
Our Reef Stories acknowledges and pays respect to past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders and the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples should be aware that this website may contain images or names of people who have passed away.
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