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Rate peg for 2026-27

IPART has released the rate peg for 2026-27. The core rate pegs range from 2.5% to 4.2% across the 128 NSW councils.

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Draft fares for private ferry services

IPART has now published its Draft Report on appropriate maximum fares for private ferry services in Sydney, the Central Coast and NSW North Coast.

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IPART final decisions on WAMC’s water management prices 1 October 2025

IPART has released final decisions on the prices the Water Administration Ministerial Corporation can charge for water management services.

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Sydney Water prices from 1 October 2025

IPART has set the maximum prices Sydney Water can charge for water and related services from 1 October 2025. 

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WaterNSW prices for Greater Sydney, 1 October 2025

IPART has set the maximum prices WaterNSW can charge for water and related services in Greater Sydney from 1 October 2025. 

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Monitoring the NSW retail energy markets 2024-25

Consumers can have input into a report on the retail electricity and gas markets in NSW by sharing their experience of new energy products and services.

We want to hear views from a range of stakeholders including households, small businesses, consumer groups, industry associations, retailers and distribution networks.

Media Release

IPART has set council rate pegs for the 2026-27 financial year. 

Media Release

IPART has released draft maximum fares for private ferry services in Sydney, the Central Coast and the North Coast. 

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Local Government
Review of IPART’s discount rate methodology for local government infrastructure contributions
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Other Industries
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Transport
Review of Private Ferries fares from 1 January 2026
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Local Government
Special Variations & Minimum Rates 2026-27
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Climate Change Prioritised

IPART has adopted a statement and framework on climate change