Land Court
Notice : Over the next few months, you will see some changes to this website as we update the Court’s Procedural Assistance Service.
The Land Court of Queensland hears and determines matters relating to land and natural resources. The court:
- hears appeals against land valuations for rating and rental purposes
- determines claims for compensation for the resumption of land
- makes recommendations for the grant of mining tenures and environmental authorities for resource projects
- determines compensation for mining activities and land access
- hears appeals against local government rating categories
- deals with Indigenous land and cultural heritage issues, including the grant of injunctions and approval of cultural heritage management plans.
Procedural Assistance Service
Procedural assistance is advice about court processes. For example, the Court can provide assistance about:
- how to start a case
- what form to use
- the process a case may follow
- procedures to help you resolve the case without a decision
- what happens at hearings and other court events.
Judgments
Judgments by the Land Court and Land Appeal Court of Queensland. See also the policy for reserved judgments.
About the Land Court
Information about the Land Court, including its history, membership and jurisdiction, and links to annual reports and reviews of valuation cases
Land Court Associates
Information about the role of an Associate in the Land Court and how to apply
Land disputes
Appeals against land valuation, compensation for land resumptions, objections to mining projects, landowner compensation for mining activities, protection for cultural heritage
Resolving disputes without a hearing
Information about using alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods to assist parties to resolve their disputes and reach agreement themselves
Information and resources for going to court
Information and resources to support clients going to the Land Court
Fees
The current schedule of court fees and information on how to pay
Forms
A list of all forms used by the Land Court and Land Appeal Court
Communication
A list of Communications issued by the Land Court about new legislation, processes and other developments
Interest rates – compensation awards
Interest rates payable on compensation awards for land resumptions
Appealing a Land Court decision
The structure of appeals from the Land Court and appealing to the Land Appeal Court
Contacts
Contacting the Land Court and Tribunal Registry