Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal of New South Wales

Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal of New South Wales
Tribunal overview
Formed	1992
Type	Regulatory and pricing tribunal
Jurisdiction	New South Wales
Headquarters	Sydney
Employees	140
Annual budget	A$25 million
Minister responsible	Premier of New South Wales;
Tribunal executives	Peter Boxall, Chairman; Ed Willett, Permanent Member; Deborah Cope, Permanent Member;
Parent Tribunal	Department of Premier and Cabinet
Key documents	Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal Act 1992; Gas Supply Act 1996; Electricity Supply Act 1995; National Electricity (NSW) Law 1997; Transport Administration Act 1996;
Website	www.ipart.nsw.gov.au

The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal of New South Wales (IPART) is an independent regulatory and pricing tribunal that oversees regulation in water, gas, electricity and transport industries in the Australian state of New South Wales. It was established in 1992 by Government of New South Wales to regulate the maximum prices for monopoly services by government utilities and other monopoly businesses, such as public transport.

IPART's organisational arm or Secretariat is managed by its chief executive officer. It has about 140 staff members and an annual budget of A$25 million. Peter Boxall is its current chairperson. IPART reports to the Premier of New South Wales.

IPART's role is defined by several state legislative acts, including the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal Act 1992, the Gas Supply Act 1996, the Electricity Supply Act 1995, the National Electricity (NSW) Law 1997, and the Transport Administration Act 1996.