This report argues that taxi fares in Victoria must increase by an average of 12.5 per cent (with some variation between different tariffs). Introduction On 2 February 2014, the Minister for Public Transport issued us a terms of reference, under the Transport (Compliance and Miscellaneous) Act 1983, requesting we provide a final report on new...

This publication presents an overview of the Victorian Essential Services Commission's approach and assessment of water businesses' proposals. In October 2012, Melbourne Water, City West Water, South East Water, Yarra Valley Water and Western Water submitted their Water Plans to the Essential Services Commission for assessment. This assessment relates to the third regulatory period for...

This report provides an opinion on whether it is appropriate to return additional amounts to customers on top of funds that are being returned via the price freeze. The revenue we approved in 2009 for Melbourne Water included a maximum component of $684 million (in nominal or dollars of the day terms) in the period...