Australia amps up lobbying on reef status

Australia has submitted its report about the state of the Great Barrier Reef to UNESCO. (AAP)

The Morrison government argues every single World Heritage site can be considered in danger from climate change, and the Great Barrier Reef shouldn't be singled out for a UNESCO status downgrade.

Australia has sent the World Heritage Centre an updated report on action to protect the reef, highlighting a $1 billion funding injection announced days out from Tuesday's deadline.