Water trading in the Mitchell water plan area
Water trading allows:
- current water users to buy and sell water to suit their business.
- new businesses to buy water.
In Queensland, water can be traded either permanently or temporarily on a seasonal basis (called a seasonal assignment).
Permanent water trading is not allowed in the Mitchell water plan area. Seasonal water assignments are allowed in certain zones in the Upper Mitchell River catchment (Mary, Rifle and Bushy creeks).
Since 2020 there has limited seasonal trading activity.
The latest Minister’s Performance Assessment Report (PDF, 4.0MB) indicated a low demand for more water trading. Through this review, we’d like to confirm this and understand if there is a need to improve trading opportunities.
What do you think?
- Have you tried to trade water in the Mitchell? What has stopped you?
- Would more trading opportunities help you? How?
Also consider…
- Read the Mitchell water management protocol (PDF, 2.9MB).