The Queensland Government says it has signed an agreement with the sugar industry to manage chemical use and run-off into the Great Barrier Reef.

Queensland Environment Minister Andrew Powell says the best practice approach will reduce regulation and paperwork and move towards self-management.

He says legislation brought in by the previous state government could be changed if the new approach is successful.

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