The Land Administration Regulations 1998 provides a comprehensive regulatory framework under the Land Administration Act 1997 for the management and administration of land in Western Australia. It outlines the procedural requirements, responsibilities, and conditions related to various land-related activities and transactions, ensuring structured governance of land matters within the state. It begins with a preliminary section that defines its citation and commencement details. Subsequent sections elaborate on general provisions, including the delegation of powers by the Minister, specific transactions involving Crown land, and procedures that local governments must follow before making requests related to land acquisition, road closures, or dedication of land as roads. These sections also include conditions under which certain leases, subleases, or transactions concerning specific sites such as retirement complexes or convention centers are deemed permissible. Further provisions address procedures for establishing or canceling mall reserves, advertising requirements for such actions, and conditions to be met when altering the prices of Crown land. The document mandates reliance on the advice of the Valuer-General to determine market values in various scenarios, except under specific circumstances where such advice is not required. In addition to procedural details, the document prescribes requirements for joint ventures involving Crown land and lays down regulations for surveys, emphasizing the roles of departmental surveyors and land officers. The regulations also extend to advisory panels, defining the terms of membership, meeting protocols, voting procedures, and conflict-of-interest rules to ensure transparency and effective governance. Lastly, the regulations include fee schedules and appendices detailing definitions and notes for clarity, reflecting the legislative effort to create a detailed, accessible legal framework for land administration in Western Australia. The Regulations further provide for: pastoral leases; the manner in which surveys of land are to be carried out; matters relating to the practice and procedure of the advisory panel, and for members and staff remuneration; etc.
أستراليا · 1998-03-27