Welcome to the Government Prices Oversight Commission.
The Government Prices Oversight Commission ('the Commission') has been established under the Tasmanian Government Prices Oversight Act 1995, which commenced on 1 January 1996.
The Commission is an independent body with responsibility for conducting investigations into the pricing policies and practices of Government Business Enterprises (GBEs), Government Agencies and Local Government Bodies that are monopoly, or near monopoly, suppliers of goods and services in Tasmania.
The Government Prices Oversight Commission has been set up according to National Competition Policy principles which require that a prices oversight advisory body should:
- address all significant GBEs which are monopoly suppliers of goods or services and be independent of the GBE being assessed;
- be focused on achieving efficient resource allocation, while having regard to any community service obligations imposed by Government;
- permit submissions by interested persons; and
- publish its pricing recommendations and the reasons for them.
The Commission also investigates complaints about Government bodies that compete with the private sector and conducts other reviews as required by Government.
The Office is co-located with the Office of the Tasmanian Energy Regulator (OTTER). More information on OTTER can be found at the OTTER web site: www.energyregulator.tas.gov.au
Expressions of Interest - Part Time Positions of Commissioner and Assistant Commissioner
Expressions of interest are sought from persons for appointment to the part time positions of Commissioner and Assistant Commissioner (two positions) of the Tasmanian Government Prices Oversight Commission.
Appointments will be made under the Government Prices Oversight Act 1995. The appointed Commissioner will also assume the statutory positions of Regulator under the Electricity Supply Industry Act 1995 and Regulator under the Water and Sewerage Industry Act 2008.
To be considered suitable for appointment to one of these positions, applicants must have knowledge of, or experience in, industry, commerce, economics, law or public administration. Applicants for an Assistant Commissioner position must also have knowledge of the activities of regulated Government entities. Experience in, and knowledge of, regulation of the electricity, gas and/or water supply industries would be a distinct advantage.
Further information on these positions, including the Position Specification for these positions, may be obtained from Rob Nicholl, Deputy Secretary, Department of Treasury and Finance on (03) 6233 3773.
Expressions of interest in serving on the Commission should be received by Ms Leanne Madden (email leanne.madden@treasury.tas.gov.au) no later than 5.00pm on Monday, 8 September 2008.
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