Appeal a decision on your land valuation objection

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Apply to the Land Court of Queensland to appeal against the Valuer-General's decision on your objection to their valuation of your land.


In short

You can use this service to appeal a decision on your land valuation objection.

You can submit your completed application by post or by email. See How to appeal a decision on your land valuation objection for the full application process.

Downlad the PDF form

What you should know

You can ask the Land Court to review your case if you don't agree with the Valuer-General's decision about your objection to their land valuation. Appeals must be lodged within 60 days of the date on the decision on objection letter.

The Land Court has a help service to guide people with:

  • disagreeing with land value decisions
  • getting paid if their land is taken by the government
  • complaining about mining projects
  • getting paid for mining activities on their land
  • protecting cultural heritage.

Who can use this service

You can appeal a decision on your land valuation objection if:

  • you are a Queensland landholder (or a landholder's solicitor or authorised agent)
  • you have previously lodged an objection about your statutory land valuation with the Valuer-General
  • you have received a decision on your objection, but you don't agree with it.

Don't use this service if:

  • you have not lodged an objection with the Valuer-General
    Instead, lodge an objection with the Land Court.

How to appeal a decision on your land valuation objection

Choose how to appeal and follow the steps.

Step 1: Complete the form

Download, complete and sign the PDF form.

Download Form 03

Step 2: Include the Valuer-General's decision letter

Include a copy of the Valuer-General's decision letter with the completed form.

Step 3: Submit your application

Email to:

landcourt@justice.qld.gov.au

Step 4: Serve a copy to the Valuer-General

You must serve a copy of your complete appeal form and any attachments to the Valuer-General within 7 days of lodging this appeal.

Step 5: Receive the outcome

You'll receive a written outcome from the Land Court Registry.

Step 1: Complete the form

Download, complete and sign the PDF form.

Download Form 03

Step 2: Include the Valuer-General's decision letter

Include a copy of the Valuer-General's decision letter with the completed form.

Step 3: Submit your application

Deliver to:

Level 8, Brisbane Magistrates Court Building
363 George Street
BRISBANE QLD 4000

Step 4: Serve a copy to the Valuer-General

You must serve a copy of your complete appeal form and any attachments to the Valuer-General within 7 days of lodging this appeal.

Step 5: Receive the outcome

You'll receive a written outcome from the Land Court Registry.

Step 1: Complete the form

Download, complete and sign the PDF form.

Download Form 03

Step 2: Include the Valuer-General's decision letter

Include a copy of the Valuer-General’s decision letter with the completed form.

Step 3: Submit your application

Post to:

The Registrar
Land Court Registry 
GPO Box 5266
BRISBANE QLD 4001

Step 4: Serve a copy to the Valuer-General

You must serve a copy of your complete appeal form and any attachments to the Valuer-General within 7 days of lodging this appeal.

Step 5: Receive the outcome

You'll receive a written outcome from the Land Court Registry.

How long it takes

Processing times begins when a completed application is received.

Standard application: up to 10 business days

Urgent application: not available.

How much it costs

Free.

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