The Water Amendment (Water Markets Decisions) Regulations 2026 have been registered, amending the existing Water Regulations 2008. The amendments are made under the authority of the Water Act 2007 and are administered by the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. The specific details of the amendments are contained within Schedule 1.

These regulations introduce changes related to water markets decisions. While the document does not specify immediate compliance actions or deadlines for regulated entities, it signifies an update to the regulatory framework governing water markets in Australia. Compliance officers should review the full text of the amendments to understand any new requirements or modifications to existing water market operations.