Resumptions

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Received a compulsory acquisition notice? Learn your rights, how the process works and what steps you can take to protect your interests in Queensland.

Received a compulsory acquisition notice? Learn your rights, how the process works and what steps you can take to protect your interests in Queensland.

When the government or your local council needs land for projects like new roads, schools, or other public works, property resumptions, also known as compulsory acquisitions, take place and people find that they have to surrender their property in return for compensation. But what if they want your property? When this is the case, everything…

As the Gold Coast’s planned road-widening projects proceed, many local homeowners, particularly those along Christine Avenue in Burleigh Heads, are facing uncertainty. According to recent reports, resumptions may have an impact on hundreds of properties in the area, which has residents concerned about the future of their homes. The council’s long-term infrastructure plans to reduce…

The Queensland Government has released new draft alignment maps for the Sunshine Coast Rail Line, giving residents their clearest picture yet of where the proposed route may run. For property owners, these maps signal whether their land may be affected by future planning controls, development restrictions, or potential compulsory acquisition as the project progresses. Stretching…

If your property is near the Bruce Highway Caboolture corridor, you may be at risk of compulsory acquisition or easement as part of the upcoming upgrade works — and Queensland law gives you clear rights to object, negotiate and claim fair compensation. The Bruce Highway carries thousands of Queenslanders every day, linking Brisbane with the…

If you’ve recently received notice that your land may be resumed or if you’re worried it could happen, it’s natural to feel uncertain.  Land resumption in Queensland is a legal process that allows the government to acquire private property, including freehold land, for public purposes. However, while the process is legal, it is not limitless.…

The idea of losing your land to the government is unsettling. Many Queensland property owners are unaware that under certain circumstances, the government does have the legal right to take land for public purposes, such as constructing roads, schools, or other infrastructure projects. This process is called resumption (also known as compulsory acquisition), and while…

The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) has released a revised route for Stage 4 of the Bruce Highway Western Alternative, which is also referred to as the Moreton Motorway. This updated plan has implications for residents in and around Elimbah. It marks a turning point in a process that has spanned over a…