On 28 March 2025 the government assumed a Caretaker role. Information on websites maintained by the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water will be published in accordance with the Guidance on Caretaker Conventions until after the conclusion of the caretaker period.

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.