The Hodgman majority Liberal Government has today tabled amendments to the Land Acquisition Act 1993 which streamlines processes and cut red tape.
The Act is an important component in the provision of infrastructure to improve the way of life for Tasmanians. It is used by both Crown and non-Crown authorities for the provision of a wide range of infrastructure projects such as roads, irrigation, dams, power line easements and health and educational facilities.
Amendments to the Act have been identified after a comprehensive review was conducted, the first such review of the Act in the 25 years.
Alongside improvements to process and the cutting of red tape, the Bill also makes changes that will benefit property owners. These include:
- Extending the time frame in which a property owner can lodge a claim for compensation for land acquired under the Act from 60 days to six months.
- Extending the grounds under which compensation is payable to include disturbance caused to the operation of a business, such as a grazing, farming and manufacturing property arising temporarily from works associated with the acquiring of the land.
The Hodgman majority Liberal Government has a Plan to improve the lives of Tasmanians and we are continuing to deliver it.
