Who does IPART report to?
IPART reports to a range of Ministers, depending on the industry that it is dealing with. For example, a review of water licences would be reported to the Minister for Water and a review of bus fares would be reported to the Minister for Transport. However, the IPART Act stipulates that in relation to the content of its determinations and recommendations, it is not subject to the control or direction of any government Minister. This provision ensures that IPART is able to pursue its goals through objective processes and that its decisions are not influenced by political interests.
