Appeal against the Valuer-General’s decision on objection
If you disagree with a decision on objection made by the Valuer-General about the site value or unimproved value of your land, you may be able to apply to the Land Court to appeal the decision.
You must lodge your appeal within 60 days of the date on the decision on objection letter.
Who can apply
You can file an appeal in the Land Court if you’re a Queensland landholder (or a landholder’s solicitor or authorised agent) and you have previously:
- lodged an objection to a statutory land valuation (annual or maintenance valuation) with the Valuer-General, and
- received a decision on your objection from the Valuer-General that you disagree with.
Read the relevant sections of the Land Valuation Act 2010.
What form do I need?
Once you have received your decision on objection letter from the Valuer-General, you have 60 days to file a Form 03—Notice of Appeal against the Valuer-General’s decision on objection.
Please ensure all relevant fields are completed in full. You must sign the appeal form and attach a copy of the Valuer-General’s decision letter.
How to lodge your appeal
Once you complete this form and wish to file it with the Land Court you will need to lodge it either:
- in person at Level 8, Brisbane Magistrates Court building, 363 George Street, BRISBANE QLD 4000
- by post to The Registrar, Land Court, GPO Box 5266, BRISBANE QLD 4001, or
- by email to landcourt@justice.qld.gov.au as per Land Court Practice Note 1 of 2022.
Remember to sign the document before filing it with the court—this may be done digitally.
You must also give (i.e. serve) a copy of the completed form and any attachments to the Valuer-General within 7 days. You can post or take it to the Department of Resources business centre shown at the top of your valuation notice or any other business centre.
There are no fees for lodging your appeal.
What happens next
The Land Court registry will write to you within 10 business days to let you know the next steps in the appeal process.
Contact
Contact the Land Court by:
- phone (07) 3738 7199
- email landcourt@justice.qld.gov.au.