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Land Title Act 1994.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Queensland
Document type
Legislation
Date
1994 (2019)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to consolidate and reform the law about the registration of freehold land and interests in freehold land, and for other related purposes.
Subject
Land & soil
Keyword
Land tenure Liability/compensation Cadastre/land registration Indigenous peoples
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
Ss 1-2 on this Act enter into force on 7 March 1994. Remaining provisions on 24 April 1994.
Abstract

This Act concerns the registration of freehold land and other interests in freehold land and it consists of 211 sections and is divided into 12 Parts. Part 2 concerns the administration of the Act, provides for the operation of the land registry and specifies the functions and powers of the registrar. Part 3 is dedicated to the operation of the freehold land register, while Part 4 concerns the registration of land. Part 5 covers the registration of joint holders in lots and Part 6 regulates dealings directly affecting lots, including transferring and lease. Part 6A is devoted to community titles schemes, which can only be over freehold land (sect. 115A). Part 8 and Part 9 concern the various instruments related to land property management and their registration. Section 193 protects from liability the registrar and land registry staff for any act or omission done honestly and without negligence under this Act. The Act is completed by two schedules.

Full text
English
Website
www.legislation.qld.gov.au

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Land Title Regulation 2005.

Legislation | Australia | 2005 (2014)

Keyword: Cadastre/land registration

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Land Title Regulation 1994.

Legislation | Australia | 1994 (2004)

Keyword: Cadastre/land registration

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Land Title Regulation 2015.

Legislation | Australia | 2015 (2019)

Keyword: Cadastre/land registration

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Waste Reduction and Recycling Act 2011.

Legislation | Australia | 2011 (2021)

Keyword: Waste disposal, Waste management, Waste prevention, Policy/planning, Pollution control, Recycling/reuse, Special fund, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX