Office of the Inspector-General of Water Compliance
The Inspector-General of Water Compliance is the integrity agency for the Murray-Darling Basin. The Inspector-General oversees, investigates and enforces Basin regulation, in line with the law.
The Inspector-General of Water Compliance is an independent statutory office. It preserves public trust in Basin water safeguards for ecosystems, industry and community use.
The Australian Government water minister announced the role in September 2020. It began as part of the Murray-Darling Communities Investment Package. Amendments to the Water Act 2007 (Cth) and the Basin Plan 2012 set up the role in August 2021.
Inspector-General, Troy Grant
Troy Grant's public service career is in its fourth decade. Troy has experience in law enforcement, emergency services, social justice and charity roles. He has lived and worked in the Murray-Darling Basin area for more than 40 years. The Water Act gives Troy his suite of powers as Inspector-General. He was appointed for four years in August 2021 and a second, final term until August 2029.
Deputy Inspector-General, Daniel Blacker
Daniel Blacker joined as Deputy Inspector-General of Water Compliance in 2021. He leads the office in support of the Inspector-General's statutory role. Daniel has held senior executive roles in Commonwealth and State water agencies. He has expertise in driving culture, compliance and performance.
Assistant Inspector-General of Regulation
The Assistant Inspector-General of Regulation looks after:
- compliance monitoring
- audits
- investigations
- water trade regulation.
Compliance monitoring ensures that the Basin Plan(Opens in a new tab/window) and water resource plans are followed. It encourages Basin governments and agencies to meet their responsibilities and manage Basin water to benefit the whole country. This is done by close monitoring, using accurate and up-to-date information.
Audits check whether water managers are following the Basin Plan or water resource plan rules. Investigations follow up where rules have not been followed and take steps to resolve problems. These actions help ensure that Basin water is used fairly and according to the law.
The Basin Plan includes rules about how water can be traded. Water trade regulation ensures that Basin governments and agencies follow these rules. The rules apply to anyone buying, selling or helping trade water. It’s important that water trade records are correct so that water prices are reported properly.
Assistant Inspector-General of Oversight
The Assistant-Inspector General of Oversight looks after:
- inquiries
- performance assurance
- strategic relations.
The Oversight Branch provides confidence that Basin governments and agencies are delivering their intended outcomes. They do this by overseeing government and agency performance of Basin:
- duties
- obligations
- commitments.
The Strategic Relations team engages with Basin governments, agencies and communities. They support the Inspector-General’s functions with:
- intelligence
- engagement
- government and agency liaison.
The Performance Assurance team helps to lift performance and drive improvement in regulated agencies. They work to ensure Basin water resource management is effective and transparent.
Inquiries are an oversight tool under the Water Act(Opens in a new tab/window). They allow the Inspector-General to examine issues such as the performance of Basin governments and agencies.
Chief Operating Officer
The Chief Operating Officer looks after:
- governance and strategy
- information and communications technology and data
- regulatory best practice
- continuous improvement.
The Chief Operating Officer ensures business-as-usual is maintained and manages day-to-day operations: This includes:
- managing assets, such as finance, people and technology
- integrating tasks and performance targets
- putting in place programs and reforms.
Legal Services Branch
The Legal Services Branch provides legal advice and legal services to the Inspector-General of Water Compliance.
Media and Communications
Media and communications connect the Inspector-General of Water Compliance with various audiences. This could be Basin governments and agencies, other government agencies, industry, the community or the media. They:
- liaise with interested parties
- produce creative content
- manage branding and messaging
- stay in touch with Basin communities.
Organisational chart
This chart shows the executive structure and relationships of the Inspector-General of Water Compliance.
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