State of Wet Tropics report
Each year, the Wet Tropics Management Authority publishes two key reports: the Annual Report and the State of Wet Tropics. Both are tabled in the Australian and Queensland parliaments, reinforcing transparency and accountability in the management Wet Tropics World Heritage Area (the Area).
The State of Wet Tropics report offers a detailed exploration of specific topics relevant to the Area. Produced as a standalone document, it complements the Annual Report, by providing deeper insights into the unique challenges, achievements and priorities of the region.
Latest State of Wet Tropics report
State of Wet Tropics 2024─25 Extreme rainfall events: impacts and recovery
The State of Wet Tropics report 2024─25 shines a spotlight on the growing challenges facing the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area, focussing on the devastating impacts of two extreme rainfall events—Tropical Cyclone Jasper (December 2023) and the North and Far North Tropical Low (January- February 2025).
The report explores the environmental, cultural, and economic impacts of these events, highlights recovery efforts, and outlines urgent actions needed to protect this globally significant landscape. From building ecosystem resilience to collaborating with Rainforest Aboriginal Peoples, the report provides a roadmap for safeguarding the Wet Tropics for future generations.
The urgency to act has never been greater.
Read the full report (PDF, 13MB)
Recent State of Wet Tropics reports
For copies of previous State of Wet Tropics reports, please contact us or search the National Library of Australia catalogue.
Last updated: 13 Oct 2026