Online payments for Internal review of an original decision applications is available now. We are still accepting PDF applications and payment for these can be made over the phone after submitting.
When we send you the outcome of your initial application, we’ll notify you if you have the right to appeal a decision.
You can see which types of decisions can be appealed in Schedule 2 of the Land Act 1994 or the Land Regulation 2020.
Lodging this application costs fee 33983 per application. Application fees are non-refundable.
We strongly encourage you to arrange a pre-lodgement meeting with us before you apply. This can help to ensure you have the information you need to apply correctly. Contact your nearest business centre to organise a meeting.
Not all decisions can be appealed. When we send you the outcome of your initial application, we’ll let you know if you can appeal and how to begin that process.
You may see which typed of decisions can be appealed in Schedule 2 of the Land Act 1994 or the Land Regulation 2020. If your decision isn’t included in this list, you can’t make an appeal.
You can apply either:
You must lodge the application within 42 days of when you received the original decision. Make sure you include details of the grounds for review.
To submit your online application, you'll need:
You, or a legal practitioner on your behalf, must electronically sign the application. It will then automatically be lodged through the online process.
Within the online application, there is a help guide to assist you to complete your application.
To submit your PDF application, you'll need:
Once completed, submit PDF application forms by:
Lodging this application costs fee 33983 per application. Application fees are non-refundable.
You can pay your application fee:
We'll send you a receipt once we've established that your application meets all requirements.
We'll assess your application against legislative requirements.
We'll notify you of our internal review decision in writing.
If your internal review application is unsuccessful, the notice will let you know if you can appeal to the Land Court of Queensland.
You must file a notice of appeal with the Land Court no later than 42 days after you've received notice of our internal review decision.
When you apply for a review of a decision, you can also apply for a stay of the decision.
Use these forms to lodge your appeal with the Land Court:
You must then:
For a notice to appeal or application for a stay to be valid, you must send a copy to the Department of Resources.
Information on this form, and any attachments, is being collected to process and assess your application under section 176K of the Land Act 1994. The consideration of your application may involve consultation, and if so details of your application may be disclosed to third parties. They will not be otherwise disclosed outside the department unless required or authorised by law.
We may wish to contact you to seek your views on our service, to advise you of any legislative changes that might affect you, or to seek your participation in surveys or programs relevant to your application type. Any participation will be voluntary and you can email stateland@resources.qld.gov.au if you don't want the department to contact you.
We may also compile or analyse statistics and conduct research. Any findings we publish won't include identifying personal information.
Under the Right to Information Act 2009, interested parties may seek access to our records and view relevant documents.
If your application is refused, there is no provision to appeal against the decision.
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We strongly encourage you to arrange a pre-lodgement meeting with us before you apply. This can help to ensure you have the information you need to apply correctly. Contact your nearest business centre to organise a meeting.
