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Land Act 1994.

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Type of law
Legislation
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Abstract
This Act provides for the management of land in Queensland, it consists of 540 sections and is divided into nine Chapters. The objectives of the Act and its application are described in Chapter 1. Chapter 2 covers land allocation, in particular allocation powers (Part 1), reservations in grant titles (Part 2) and native title (Part 3). Chapter 3 covers reserves, deeds of grant in trust and roads. Chapter 4 is dedicated to land holdings: making land available (Part 1), eligibility to hold land (Part 2), leases (Part 3) and permits (Part 4). The Act is completed by six Schedules.
Chapter 5 regulates matters affecting land holdings, in particular rents, conditions, compensation, forfeiture, improvements and tree management on unallocated State land (Part 6). Chapter 6 covers land registration and dealings affecting land. Chapter 7 concerns the administration of the Act (Part 1), unlawful occupation of land (Part 2) and legal proceeding related to land. Chapter 8 regulates continued rights and tenures including reserves, leases, licences and permits; Chapter 9 contains miscellaneous provisions.
Long title of text
An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to the administration and management of non-freehold land and deeds of grant in trust and the creation of freehold land, and for related purpose.
Notes
Last amendments up to Justice and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2021.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
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