Water market manipulation and insider trading prohibitions information session - March 2026

Overview

New laws come into effect on 1 July 2026 that make certain water markets activity illegal. These aim to improve the function and governance of the Murray-Darling Basin water markets, and increase overall market confidence, integrity and trust.

What the session will cover

Join our free online information session to learn about:

• the new water market manipulation and insider trading prohibitions
• our approach to compliance and enforcement.

Who the session is for

This session is for any water market participant in the Murray-Darling Basin, including:

• irrigation infrastructure operators (IIOs)
• water markets intermediaries
• Australian Government agencies
• Murray-Darling Basin state agencies.

Date, time and location

• Date: Thursday 5 March 2026
• Time: 1.00 pm to 2.00 pm (AEDT)
• Location: Online only

Once registrations have closed, we will confirm your registration and email you a link to the online meeting.