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The operation of the Barmah Choke trade restriction is specified in the Permissible Transfers between Trading Zones Protocol 2010. The opening balance for the Choke water account on 1 July is based on the Snowy water savings that were realised downstream of the Choke in the previous water year and reflected in allocations against the Entitlement Record.

Together with the Basin states, we work to make sure dam structures remain safe during floods.

Water trade allows water holders to decide whether they need to buy or sell water at a particular time.

Andrew Reynolds, Acting Chief Executive, provides an overview on how the Murray–Darling Basin Authority is managing Hume Dam during the current high flows.

Basin state governments create the majority of rules governing water trade in the Basin. They are responsible for developing and maintaining the rules around water access and use.

The following can be attributed to Murray–Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) acting Chief Executive Andrew Reynolds.

The likelihood of water quality issues has increased after the Murray–Darling Basin experienced its wettest November on record.

The Murray–Darling Basin has experienced its wettest November on record.

The Basin Plan water trading rules commenced on 1 July 2014.

Under the Basin Plan water trading rules, irrigation infrastructure operators who meet Rule 15 of the Water Charge (Infrastructure) Rules 2010 are required to provide us with a copy of their trading rules.