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About the framework
The Strategic Water Purchasing Framework sets out the Australian Government’s strategy for recovering the remaining 49.2 gigalitres (GL) gap. This is to achieve the Sustainable Diversion Limits (SDLs) under the Murray–Darling Basin Plan (Basin Plan). This Framework is also a trading strategy for the purposes of s12.49 of the Basin Plan 2012.
About the 2026-27 Addendum
The Trading Strategy Addendum 2026-27 was released in September 2026. It includes updated information on voluntary water purchase activities planned for 2026-27 for Bridging the Gap. These activities are to recover the remaining gap to Sustainable Diversion Limits. This Addendum should be read in conjunction with the 2023 Strategic Water Purchasing Framework and the 2024-25 and 2025-26 Addenda.
About the 2025-26 Addendum
The Trading Strategy Addendum 2025-26 was released in September 2025. It provided information on recovery activities during 2025-26.
About the 2024-25 Addendum
The first Trading Strategy Addendum 2024-25 was released in June 2024. It provided information on recovery activities during 2024-25.