Land Sales Act 1984. Country/Territory Australia Territorial subdivision Queensland Document type Legislation Date 1984 (2016) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to regulate certain sales of land. Subject Land & soil Keyword Land tenure Transfer Contract/agreement Liability/compensation Offences/penalties Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific Entry into force notes Ss 1-2 of this Act enter into force on 9 May 1984. Remaining provisions on 1 July 1985. Abstract This Act regulates certain sales of land, it consists of 37 sections and is divided into four Parts. The objectives of the Act are: a) to facilitate property development in Queensland; b) to protect the interests of consumers in relation to property development; and c) to ensure that proposed allotments and proposed lots are clearly identified (sect. 2). Part 2 concerns the sale of proposed allotments and Part 3 the sale of proposed lots, including provisions on the identification of land, contractual requirements and trustee’s duties. Part 3A covers enforcement of the Act, in particular inspections, warrants, seizing procedure and compensation. Part 4 contains miscellaneous provisions, among others, on offences and penalties. Full text English Website www.legislation.qld.gov.au References - Legislation Implemented by Land Sales Regulation 2000. Legislation | Australia | 2000 (2013) Keyword: Land tenure, Transfer, Registration Source: FAO, FAOLEX