How do water rights work for farms in Australia?

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Water access entitlements and allocations are managed by state governments, and in the Murray-Darling Basin are also shaped by federal rules.

Entitlements can often be traded separately from land.

Check entitlements carefully when buying a farm.

A water or rural lawyer can advise.

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