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IPART emails are changing

As of 31 July 2023 all email addresses at IPART will be changing. The underscore between names will be replaced with a period: 

Firstname_lastname@ipart.nsw.gov.au to Firstname.lastname@ipart.nsw.gov.au

Please update your address book and bulk mail lists to reflect this change.

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Early childhood education and care submissions and survey results published

Submissions made to our Issues Paper and Have Your Say consultation survey results are now available.

Over 1,100 people completed the survey which has provided very useful information to help look at what improvements could be made to affordability, accessibility and choice through NSW state government initiatives and investments.

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Apply now for our 2024 Graduate Program

Kickstart your career, broaden your skills and help solve challenging issues that make a difference to the people of NSW with the IPART Graduate program.

We are looking for graduates from a range of backgrounds who are keen to make a difference.

Applications close on Monday 21 August 2023.

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Taxi and rideshare use has recovered from COVID-19

The results from our annual point to point transport survey are in! The use of taxis and rideshare in Sydney has bounced back from COVID-19, with rideshare use now higher than pre-COVID usage.

The 2023 survey shows that people are getting out and about again and using different forms of point to point transport.

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Sydney Water Operating Licence review

We have released an Issues Paper and are seeking feedback on potential changes to the Sydney Water Operating Licence.

Stakeholders, including Sydney Water’s customers who use Sydney Water’s services are invited to make comment on the issues we have identified and anything else that matters to them.

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Biodiversity in NSW

We have been asked to monitor performance and competition in the NSW biodiversity credits market over a 3-year period.

Maintaining healthy biodiversity is vital for the wellbeing of present and future generations. It provides numerous ecological, cultural and economic benefits to the people of NSW.

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Tribunal Member Deborah Cope to Retire

Chair Carmel Donnelly PSM has announced that Tribunal member Deborah Cope will retire later this year.

“I would like to thank her for her service to NSW as a Tribunal member and pay tribute to her significant contribution,” said Ms Donnelly.

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Changes to rate peg methodology proposed

We have released a draft report proposing changes to the way the councils rate peg is set.

The report also suggests the NSW Government consider commissioning an independent review of the financial model for councils in NSW.

 

Media Release

IPART has released its final report on the infrastructure contributions that Liverpool City Council can levy in the Austral and Leppingto

Media Release

IPART has published submissions received in response to its Issues Paper, and a summary of its NSW Have Your Say survey

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Have your say

Your feedback is important to our consultation process. Make a submission or attend a public hearing to have your say. 

Recent reviews

Water
Sydney Water Operating Licence Review 2023-24
In progress
Water
Public Water Utility Audit Guideline Review 2023
In progress
Local Government
Review of The Hills Shire Council’s revised Contributions Plan no 15 - Box Hill (2023)
In progress
Water
WaterNSW Annual Review of rural bulk water charges for 2023-24
Review Completed

Climate Change Prioritised

IPART has adopted a statement and framework on climate change