The NSW Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991 (the Just Terms Act) is essential legislation that provides the procedures that are to be followed when a government agency, local council or state-owned corporation is empowered by legislation to acquire land, whether compulsorily or by agreement, for public purposes and major infrastructure. It includes provisions for determining ‘just’ compensation.

The New South Wales government wants the process to be fair, easy to understand and transparent. The government aims to strike the right balance between landowners’ rights and delivering essential public infrastructure.

Members of the community and interested stakeholders are invited to respond to this discussion paper and give suggestions to the Just Terms Act and whole-of-government acquisition processes.

Submissions close 3 May 2024.