Water markets in Queensland

Information about the Queensland water market, how to trade water and water market data and resources.

Topics

About the water market

Learn more about the water market in Queensland, including the benefits of trading, what you need to know and your responsibilities.

Sell your water allocation

Learn the steps to sell your water allocation, permanently, temporarily or by leasing.

Sell water under your water licence

Learn the steps to sell water under your water licence.

Buy a water authorisation

Find out how you can purchase water from someone who already holds a water allocation or water licence.

Change the location of a water allocation

Learn how to change the location of your water allocation to sell your water.

Interstate water trading

Learn how to trade water in the Border Rivers catchment across the Queensland–New South Wales border.

Water market resources

Explore resources that will help you understand water markets in Queensland, including approvals, tenancy arrangements and water market data and reports.