The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA) is advised on Marine Park management issues at a local level by voluntary community-based committees called Local Marine Advisory Committees (LMACs). These committees enable local communities to have effective input into managing the Marine Park and provide a community forum for interest groups, government and the community to discuss issues around marine resources. This helps GBRMPA and other management agencies keep in touch with marine and coastal issues at a local level and understand the use of the Marine Park. These committees provide both an advisory and a communication role between the community and GBRMPA. 

Gladstone LMAC covers the coastal and inland area extending from Curtis Island in the north and Rocky Point in the south. This includes the city of Gladstone and the coastal towns of Boyne Island, Tannum Sands, Agnes Water and Town of 1770. The purpose of the Gladstone LMAC is to:

• improve the involvement and support of the local community in managing the ecologically, socially and economically sustainable use, and the conservation of the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area
• advise GBRMPA and other World Heritage Area agencies on issues and policies relating to specific activities, conservation, environment, public information and education concerning the local catchment, marine and coastal region
• facilitate communication between user groups in the local community
• promote the exchange of information and raise awareness of issues impacting on the Great Barrier Reef ecosystem.