1. Purpose
The purpose of this Member Update is to seek GTA Member input and submissions into the 2026/27 GTA Location Differentials (LD) development.

2. Background
The GTA Commerce Committee is responsible for the development and ongoing review of the commercial instruments used by the grain trade, including GTA LDs. The current GTA Location Differentials can be found on the GTA website.

3. Nominations – New Site Location Differential Allocations or Removal
The GTA Commerce Committee is calling for nominations for any new grain storage facilities requiring a GTA LD value for the 2026/27 season. Likewise, nominations for the removal of a GTA LD from the schedule for the coming season are also invited. All additions and amendments can be requested using the GTA LD Site Nomination Form.

GTA advises storage owners and /or operators to nominate any required GTA LD changes to existing or new grain storage and handling sites in the first submissions. Nominations will close at the end of May 2026 for the 2026/27 GTA LD list.

4. Submissions – Issues with current Location Differentials
The GTA Commerce Committee is also calling for GTA Members to submit any issues in relation to the current 2025/2026 GTA LD list.

5. Special Notes
Sites currently listed with a GTA LD are not required to be re-nominated, as all 2025/26 sites will be re-listed in the coming 2026/27 season. GTA will assume all information from 2025/26 is to remain as-is unless otherwise advised.

Only GTA Members have the option to nominate their sites for a GTA LD. Any sites, large or small, rail or road, are eligible for a GTA LD.

GTA members must also formally nominate to withdraw a site from the GTA LD schedule. GTA Members are also requested to advise GTA if they notice any changes in the GTA LD schedule that may need further verification.

6. Submissions and Site Nominations
All industry feedback is required by Friday, 3 April 2026, and should be forwarded to submissions@graintrade.org.au.

All other submissions should be presented via the GTA Location Differential Nomination Form

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