Further to our previous updates regarding Land Valuations, including how they are used in relation to local government rates, there are processes available for anyone who objects to a land valuation decision in relation to their property.

Please note that valuations are issued annually across the state, except in unusual circumstances or where the Valuer-General, after consultation with local government and industry groups, determines there has been insufficient market movement in a local government area to warrant an annual valuation.

In relation to objecting to a land valuation, we’ve been advised the following by the Minister for Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and for Regional and Rural Development:

  • Under the Land Valuation Act 2010, landowners have a right to object to the valuation of their land. qld.gov.au/environment/land/title/valuation/objections/lodge-objections/process
  • A call centre is operational during the 60 days following the issue of the annual valuation program to allow owners to have questions about their valuations answered. The contact details for the call centre are included on the land valuation notice.
  • If your objection relates to a valuation of $5 million or less, you may be invited to participate in a conference to clarify and settle any issues. If your objection relates to a valuation greater than $5 million, the Valuer-General must extend an invitation for you to attend an objection conference which is to be chaired by an independent (non-government) person.
  • If a landowner is not satisfied with an objection decision, there are processes available to assist, including both internal and external reviews, and Land Court appeals. qld.gov.au/environment/land/title/valuation/objections/reviews-appeals
  • While properties valued under $5 million are not eligible for an independently chaired conference, any owner that lodges an objection may request a conference.
  • Should a landowner have a valuation enquiry outside of the objection process they can send their enquiry via email to Enquiries@nrmmrrd.qld.gov.au

Further information

For all information regarding objections, including how to lodge an objection or appeal an objection decision, visit www.qld.gov.au/environment/land/title/valuation/objections/lodge-objections/process

You can also call 13 QGOV (13 74 68) for any land valuation enquiries.

Previous Noosa 360 updates on land valuations are available at www.sandybolton.com/?s=land+valuations

Previous Noosa 360 update on land valuations in relation to local government rates is available at www.sandybolton.com/land-valuations-local-government-rate-calculations-march-2023/

For further direct advocacy regarding how land valuations are completed, can be directed to the Minister for Resources via resources@ministerial.qld.gov.au and please cc’ our office in via noosa@parliament.qld.gov.au and forward any response you receive to us.