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Proceedings in Class 3 include various different types:
Valuation objections are usually heard by Commissioners, mostly persons with special knowledge and expertise in the valuation of land.
Compensation claims are usually heard by a Judge, but at times assisted by a Commissioner with special knowledge and expertise in valuation of land.
Other matters assigned to Class 3, such as Aboriginal land claims, are heard by a Judge, assisted by one or more Commissioners appointed with qualifications under s 12(2)(g) of the Land and Environment Court Act 1979 including in relation to land rights for Aboriginal people.
Practice and procedure in Class 3 matters can be found in:
In 2017, Class 3 proceedings constituted 8% of the Court’s finalised caseload.
Of the Class 3 matters finalised in 2017:
22% were valuation or rating appeals
56% were compensation claims
6% were Aboriginal land claims.
16% were other matters.
86% of Class 3 matters were finalised by alternative dispute resolution processes and negotiated settlement, without the need for a court hearing.
67% of Class 3 matters were finalised within 12 months of commencement. The median completion time for Class 3 matters was 201 days.
08 May 2023
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