Carmel Donnelly PSM — Chair
Carmel is an experienced chief executive, board member and regulator with over 35 years of public sector experience. She was the Chief Executive of the State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA) and has also held executive roles in emergency services and insurance regulation. Carmel’s career has been focused on improving financial, economic, health and social outcomes for both individuals and the broader NSW community.
In January 2022, Carmel was awarded the Public Service Medal for outstanding public service to regulatory reforms in NSW.
Carmel commenced as Chair of the Tribunal on 1 July 2021 and has been appointed for a term of 5 years to 30 June 2026.
Online public hearing - WaterNSW rural bulk water prices from 1 July 2021 - Draft report
Online public hearing - Review of Water Management prices from 2021 - Draft report
Fact sheets on draft report
New IPART website and branding launched
- Other Industries
Review of Fire & Rescue fees
- Water
Sydney Desalination Plant Pty Ltd
Sydney Desalination Plant Pty Ltd is a private water utility which currently holds a Network Operator's Licence and a Retail Supplier's Licence under the WIC Act.
- Transport
TAHE Compliance Assessment - Hunter Valley Coal Network - 2018-19 to 2019-20
IPART has reviewed TAHE’s compliance with NSW Rail Access Undertaking for the 5 sectors owned by TAHE in the Hunter Valley Coal Network (HVCN) from Newstan to Woodville Junction.