2026 credit auction

The next Hunter River Salinity Trading Scheme credit auction will be held on Wednesday 29 April 2026.

To participate in the auction, complete the Bidder Registration form by Sunday 12 April 2026.

Bidder registration

By participating in this auction, I agree that:

I cannot discuss bids, bidding strategies or bid limits with any other bidder in the auction or facilitate discussions that could reveal this information to parties external to the bidding group. To do so would represent illegal conduct. If evidence of collusive activity is discovered the EPA has the right to suspend or withdraw permits awarded through this auction process and/or pursue legal action;
The bids I make in this auction are final and enforceable. By placing these bids, the organisation I represent is bound to pay the EPA the total value of the credits that I win, as determined by the auction rules. If my organisation fails to submit payment for the bids won, I understand the EPA is able to undertake legal action to recover funds owing; and
Based on the information I provide in this form, the EPA may require a bank guarantee(s) and/or bond if it deems necessary to ensure my bids can be honoured.

Your details

Full name of bidder

Position (if applicable)

Mobile number

Email address

Signature (upload)

Individual / Organisation

Are you bidding as?

IndividualOn behalf of an organisation

Postal address

Postcode

Enter details of your:

Driver's licencePassport

Driver's licence number

State

Expiry date

Passport number

Country

Expiry date

Please note that a person may only bid on behalf of one organisation.

Name of organisation

Australian Business Number (if applicable)

Postal address

Postcode

Environment Protection Licence number/s (if applicable)

Name of person authorising bidder specified above as the organisation's representative at the credit auctions

Signature (upload)

Position

NOTE: If you do not hold an environment protection licence you must provide the EPA with the original of a bank guarantee to the value of your intended maximum bid(s) in support of your registration form. Bank guarantees are to made out to the EPA and have an expiry date of 30 days after the credit auction date.