Waterfind is proud to be the nominated broker for the Aboriginal Water Entitlements Program (Program) in the Lower Murray, Mid Murray, Upper Murray, Murrumbidgee, Gwydir, and Namoi regions. The program’s first stage is now underway, providing entitlement holders in these regions with another opportunity to sell their permanent water entitlements through Waterfind.

About the Program

The $100 million Murray–Darling Basin Aboriginal Water Entitlements Program is a Commonwealth Government initiative aimed at enabling Basin First Nations communities to gain greater ownership of surface water entitlements to support their cultural, social, economic, spiritual, and environmental needs.

Through the Program’s Strategic Purchasing Framework, water entitlements will be acquired across the Basin utilising water brokers to facilitate and present purchase opportunities to the program. These entitlements will remain within the consumptive pool. Engaging water brokers allows the program to operate similarly to other water market participants more flexible and responsive market participation.

Why Participate in the Program?

1. Efficient Limited Tender Process
   This limited tender allows for a discreet, secure transaction process, ensuring sellers can participate with confidence and receive fair, prompt responses.
2. Shorter Turnaround Times
   With a turnaround time of just six weeks from tender submission to notification, this program provides a quicker process compared to other government tender processes.
3. Contribute to a Significant Initiative
   By participating, sellers will be directly contributing to a meaningful program that supports the commitment to increase First Nations’ Peoples’ ownership and access to water, leading to Cultural, social, economic, spiritual and environmental outcomes
4. Confidential and Secure Process
   Waterfind’s approach ensures that all transactions are managed with confidentiality and integrity.