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Western Lands Act 1901.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
New South Wales
Document type
Legislation
Date
1901 (2016)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to vest the management and control of that portion of New South Wales known as the Western Division in a Western Lands Commissioner; to grant extension of leases in the said division and tenant-right in certain improvements; and for all purposes necessary and incidental thereto.
Subject
Land & soil
Keyword
Land tenure Lease Environmental planning Institution Enforcement/compliance Zoning Cultural heritage Indigenous peoples Policy/planning
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on 1 January 1902.
Abstract

This Act, consisting of 52 sections divided into eleven Parts and completd by five Schedules, provides for the to establishment of an appropriate system of land tenure for the Western Division, for the establishment of a formal access network, by means of roads and rights of way, in the Western Division, for the definition of the rights and responsibilities of lessees and other persons with respect to the use of land in the Western Division and aims at ensuring that land in the Western Division is used in accordance with the principles of ecologically sustainable development. The Act provides for the establishment of the Western Lands Advisory Council and regulates its operation. The Act is divided into the following parts: Preliminary; Administration; Conditions of leases; Determination of rentals; Disposal of Crown land available for lease; Surrender of lease; Miscellaneous; Enforcement provisions.

Full text
English
Website
www.austlii.edu.au

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Western Lands Regulation 1997.

Legislation | Australia | 1997 (2003)

Keyword: Land-use planning, Non-governmental entity, Zoning, Lease, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Western Lands Amendment Act 2002.

Legislation | Australia | 2002 (2009)

Keyword: Land tenure, Lease, Environmental planning, Institution, Enforcement/compliance, Zoning, Land-use planning, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Western Lands Amendment Act 2009.

Legislation | Australia | 2009

Keyword: Land tenure, Lease, Environmental planning, Institution, Enforcement/compliance, Zoning, Land-use planning, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX