Overview

In Australia, certain Commonwealth, State and Territory authorities are authorised to compulsorily acquire land (including all interests in land) for public purposes (such as the construction of a new road or a hospital).

Where land has been compulsorily acquired, the acquiring authority is required to pay fair compensation to the former landowner for that acquisition.

How we can help

We can help you by:

• advising you of your statutory rights under the compulsory acquisition legislation;

• representing you in negotiations over the amount of compensation payable in respect of an acquisition; and

• acting for you in any compensation appeal.

Our experience

Examples of projects with respect to which our Team have demonstrated their experience advising on these matters can be found here.

Contact us

If your business or residential property is subject to proposed acquisition by any State, Territory, or Commonwealth acquiring authority, please contact us.