Market information

The value of water allocations is determined by the market and the prices paid are publicly available.

Permanent water trading data

The following is a snapshot of permanent water trading sale price data and market activity relating to water allocations. Business rules have been developed to help ensure the consistency of the data.

While every attempt has been made to ensure that this information is accurate, these prices are indicative only, as the integrity of this data depends on the quality of information provided to the department as input into this reporting system. In particular, the department is not privy to individual business arrangements which may have been confidentially entered into by the parties to these transactions. Before basing any decisions on this information, you should consider (with or without the assistance of an advisor) whether it is sufficient for your needs, objectives and circumstances.

Financial year report for supplemented supply

2007-08 Financial year report—supplemented supply (PDF, 58K)*
2006–07 Financial year report—supplemented supply (PDF)*
2005–06 Financial year report—supplemented supply (PDF)*
2004–05 Financial year report—supplemented supply (PDF)*
2003–04 Financial year report—supplemented supply (PDF)*

Financial year report for unsupplemented supply

Year-to-date report 2008–09 for supplemented supply (updated monthly)

2008 July report—supplemented supply (PDF, 35K)*
2008 August report—supplemented supply (PDF, 37K)*
2008 September report—supplemented supply (PDF, 46K)*
2008 October report—supplemented supply (PDF, 41K)*
2008 November report—supplemented supply (PDF, 41K)*
2008 December report—supplemented supply (PDF, 41K)*
2009 January report—supplemented supply (PDF, 37K)*
2009 February report—supplemented supply (PDF, 41K)*
2009 March report—supplemented supply (PDF, 38K)*
2009 April report—supplemented supply (PDF, 38K)*
2009 May report—supplemented supply (PDF, 54K)*
2009 June report—supplemented supply (PDF, 54K)*

Year-to-date report 2009–10 for supplemented supply (updated monthly)

2009 July report—supplemented supply (PDF, 54K)*

Year-to-date report 2008-09 for unsupplemented supply (updated monthly)

2008 July report—unsupplemented supply (PDF, 28K)*
There was no permanent trading activity for unsupplemented water in August 2008
There was no permanent trading activity for unsupplemented water in September 2008
2008 October report—unsupplemented supply (PDF, 34K)*
2008 November report—unsupplemented supply (PDF, 34K)*
2008 December report—unsupplemented supply (PDF, 33K)*
2009 January report—unsupplemented supply (PDF, 21K)*
2009 February report—unsupplemented supply (PDF, 29K)*
There was no permanent trading activity for unsupplemented water in March 2009
2009 April report—unsupplemented supply (PDF, 30K)*
There was no permanent trading activity for unsupplemented water in May 2009
There was no permanent trading activity for unsupplemented water in June 2009

Year-to-date report 2009-10 for unsupplemented supply (updated monthly)

There was no permanent trading activity for unsupplemented water in July 2009

Processing times for permanent and temporary trades

Water trade processing times measured against Council of Australian Governments' service standards are found on the water trading service standards webpage.

Queensland Valuations and Sales (QVAS)

For a fee, you can obtain specific data on water allocation sales (known as a sales data listing and or an abbreviated sales data listing) over the counter via the QVAS system from The department service centres throughout Queensland.

This data, which comes from historical sales records, contains details such as:

lot on plan
date of sale
sale price
resource-related attributes of an allocation (e.g. location)
other related sales information.

Water sales data

Licensed bulk water sales data can be purchased through data wholesalers or directly from the Department of Environment and Resource Management.

Water brokerage services

Water brokers can bring buyers and sellers of tradeable water products together with real estate agents, stock and station agents, managers of water supply schemes, individuals, and online suppliers are currently providing such services.

Water brokers are subject to the Fair Trading Act 1989 and the Trade Practices Act 1974 concerning commercial transactions.

Water market - fair trading rights and obligations

All water market participants are subject to the Fair Trading Act 1989 and the Trade Practices Act 1974 concerning commercial transactions. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), in conjunction with state fair trading agencies, have a series of brochures outlining the responsibilities and rights of water brokers and their clients.

For further information please refer to the ACCC website or contact the ACCC Infocentre on 1300 302 502.

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Last updated: 02 October 2009