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2 December 2013Increases in local council general income will be capped at 2.3% in 2014/15 under a decision on the annual rate peg announced today by the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART).The rate peg sets the maximum increase of

IPART is reviewing prices that the Valuer-General can charge for land valuation services provided to councils for rating purposes.

This Fact Sheet explains the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) rate peg for 2013/14 which we have set at 3.4%.

IPART requests councils to complete a Cost Survey that will be used to update the Local Government Cost Index (LGCI).

2 December 2013IPART is responsible for setting the maximum increase in general income councils can receive each year.

The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal is conducting a series of regional workshops as part of its review of the revenue framework for local government.

This Information Paper provides guidance to councils about IPART's approach to assessing the criteria for community consultation, and how to consult with their communities about proposed special variation and minimum rate increases.

We have released a Final Report on our assessment of Glenmore Park Stage 3 Contributions Plan. What has the council proposed?Penrith City Council proposed to levy a total of around $225 million in developer contributions to provide the local

This discussion paper deals with the ways that IPART assesses local council productivity and efficiency.

We have released our Final Report on our assessment of Contributions Plan No. 24 - Schofields Precinct (2022).

What has the council proposed?

We have released a Final Report on our assessment of Orchard Hills North Contributions Plan. What has the council proposed?Penrith City Council proposed to levy a total of around $218 million in developer contributions to provide the local in

This Information Paper provides guidance to councils about IPART's approach to assessing the criteria relating to community consultation, and how to consult with their communities about proposed special variation (SV) and minimum rate (MR) increas

IPART is seeking community feedback on a draft Terms of Reference for a review of the financial model for councils in New South Wales.

We have released a Revised Draft Report on our assessment of the West Dapto Contributions Plan 2024 (revision 17) post-exhibition version.What has the council proposed?Wollongong City Council proposes to levy a total of around $1.57 billion in dev

This paper sets out IPART’s recommended approach for councils to select a discount rate when using an NPV model to calculate development contributions.

This Media Release lists councils that have formally notified IPART that they intend to apply under the Local Government Act 1993 (the Act) for a Special Variation for 2015/16.

This Fact Sheet summarises water and sewerage prices, regulated by IPART, commencing on 1 July 2015 for Sydney Water, Hunter Water, Gosford City Council, Wyong Shire Council, and Essential Water customers.

This paper sets out IPART’s recommended approach for councils to select a discount rate when using a present value model to calculate development contributions.

Information paper prepared as part of IPART's review of the regulatory framework for setting of rates and charges for Local Government services in NSW.