IPART - Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal

We’ve released draft prices for WaterNSW’s bulk water services in Greater Sydney for the period 1 October 2025 to 30 June 2028. WaterNSW supplies bulk water to Sydney Water, local councils, and businesses. These prices can affect what households and businesses ultimately pay for water. Under IPART’s draft decision, prices would rise by around 10.4% per year (before inflation) — adding an estimated $7 to a typical residential bill in 2025–26, rising to $31 by 2027–28. This is lower than WaterNSW’s original proposal of 14% annual increases, but reflects the need to maintain critical infrastructure and ensure service reliability. Read the report and have your say by 25 August 2025: https://lnkd.in/gSKuGk5d #IPART #WaterNSW #WaterPrices #GreaterSydney #NSWGovernment

Get the facts. How much is your solar electricity worth? Find out more about IPART's latest decision: https://lnkd.in/eX89xa68 #DidYouKnow #IPART #NSWgov #FairPrices

Have your say on private ferry fares. We're reviewing maximum fares for eight private ferry routes across NSW, from Brooklyn to Iluka. The new fares will apply from January 2026. 📢 We want to hear from ferry passengers and operators. 💬 Complete our short survey: https://loom.ly/IfoYSaI Routes include: • Brooklyn ↔ Dangar Island • Circular Quay ↔ Lane Cove • Cronulla ↔ Bundeena • Palm Beach ↔ Ettalong • Palm Beach ↔ Mackerel Beach • Church Point ↔ Scotland Island • Woy Woy ↔ Empire Bay • Yamba ↔ Iluka Find out more: Review of Private Ferries fares from 1 January 2026 : https://lnkd.in/gqBWKb-C

Have you signed up to be part of a virtual power plant or a demand response program? Do you feel like you have enough information to make choices about them? We're interested in the experiences of people who have used new energy products like these to help inform our report on the retail electricity and gas markets in NSW. Visit our website to download our consultation paper with all the details, and to provide your feedback before 22 August 2025. Have your say: https://lnkd.in/g5aevdGJ @NSW Government @Energy NSW @EWON @AEMC @Energy Consumers Australia

Consultation now closed Thank you to everyone who shared feedback on our draft decisions and recommendations for Sydney Water’s prices. We received submissions and survey responses between 20 May and 23 June 2025, and we appreciate the time and insight stakeholders provided. We’ll now consider all feedback before preparing our Final Report, to be released ahead of new prices taking effect on 1 October 2025. Visit our website to find out more: https://lnkd.in/g-C4uV9v #IPART #SydneyWater #PublicConsultation #WaterPrices

NAIDOC Week | July 6–13, 2025 Theme: The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy This year marks 50 years of NAIDOC — a powerful legacy built on the strength of Elders, the vision of communities, and the resilience of culture. At IPART, we acknowledge the enduring contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We honour the next generation who will lead with strength, shape the future with insight, and carry forward a legacy rooted in justice, unity, and self-determination. We proudly share in this national celebration and commit to listening, learning, and walking alongside the communities we serve. #NAIDOC2025 #TheNextGeneration #IPART #FirstNations #StrengthVisionLegacy

Looking for a new opportunity? We’re hiring! Join a collaborative, delivery-focused team driving better outcomes for the people of NSW. We’re recruiting a Senior Data Governance and Insights Officer to lead key initiatives in data reporting, stewardship and quality across IPART. You'll enjoy flexible working options and be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values integrity, insight and impact. 📍 Corporate Services Division 📅 Applications now open via I Work for NSW 👉 Apply now and follow us to stay updated on new roles. 🔎 Hiring manager: @Norman Cossey #NowHiring #WeAreHiring #DataGovernance #PublicSectorJobs #Recruitment #DataCareers https://loom.ly/Rpuh_uY ?

Congratulations to Adam on receiving a prestigious academic award, recognising his outstanding achievement as he nears the completion of his MBA (Social Impact). Balancing postgraduate study with a full workload is no small feat — and Adam’s dedication, insight, and performance continue to impress us. At IPART, we’re proud to work alongside colleagues like Adam, whose academic rigour and cultural insight help strengthen our impact and improve outcomes for Aboriginal communities. #TeamIPART #SocialImpact #Leadership #AboriginalCommunities #PublicService #MBA #AdamPhelan

IPART sets Hunter Water’s prices until 2030 We’ve released our decision on the maximum prices Hunter Water can charge for water, wastewater and stormwater services until 2030. Here are the key takeaways for customers: 📈 A typical household bill will increase by 6.9% in 2025–26 💵 That’s around $86 + inflation in the first year 📆 In the following years, the typical bill will rise by around $53 + inflation annually 💧 These prices will support the delivery of high-quality, reliable services 🤝 We’ve also recommended the NSW Government temporarily increase rebates to help ease cost-of-living pressures Read the full decision 👉 https://lnkd.in/gEnS-Nrp #HunterWater #IPART #WaterPrices #CostOfLiving #Regulation #CustomerImpact

Do you love solving problems and making a real impact? Bring your business analytic skills to the Energy Security Safeguard to make meaningful change for the people of NSW. Join our highly skilled and motivated team. This ongoing opportunity is available now. • Advance your career and make a real impact in this small, independent agency • Engaging and diverse role leading business analysis to drive operational efficiency, process improvement, and strategic change across systems and teams • Centrally located Sydney CBD location offering flexible working conditions with hybrid options. To find out more about this exciting opportunity, click https://loom.ly/Fz7XQOI and apply today! #NowHiring #FlexibleWorking #Recruitment #NSWGovernment #BusinessAnalyst #EnergySecuritySafeguard