The Inspector-General of Water Compliance is an independent statutory office holder with oversight and regulation functions and powers, established under the Water Act (2007).

The Inspector-General of Water Compliance aims to ensure water management and use within the Murray-Darling Basin is lawful, transparent, and accountable, and the Australian public is confident in the integrity of Basin Plan delivery.

As a Commonwealth integrity agency, the Inspector-General of Water Compliance ensures various government bodies, water managers and users in the Murray-Darling Basin comply with their obligations under the Water Act 2007 (Cwth) and the Basin Plan 2012. The Inspector-General drives governments and water managers to uphold high standards of integrity and performance.