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A Queensland property owner disagrees with the Valuer-General's valuation of their land. The owner may:

Correct Answer

B) Lodge an objection with the Valuer-General within the period allowed

Under the Land Valuation Act 2010, a landowner who disagrees with the Valuer-General's valuation may lodge a formal objection within the prescribed timeframe (generally 60 days from the issue of the valuation notice). If the objection is unsuccessful, they may then appeal to the Land Court.

Answer Options
A
Withhold rates until the valuation is corrected, since the rates notice is then invalid
B
Lodge an objection with the Valuer-General within the period allowed
C
Commission a private valuation and ask the council to use it in its place
D
Appeal straight to the Supreme Court without first lodging an objection

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Under the Land Valuation Act 2010 (Qld), an owner who disagrees with a statutory land valuation lodges an objection with the Valuer-General within the period stated on the valuation notice. If the objection decision is unsatisfactory, the owner can appeal to the Land Court.

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