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Local Government Act 1974

Land development for housing, commercial, and industrial purposes - Development of land for housing

559: Council may decline to sell or lease without giving reasons

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"Council can say no to selling or leasing land without giving a reason."

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The council can decide not to sell or lease land without telling you why. You won't get an explanation for their decision. This rule is part of the Local Government Act 1974, but it was repealed on 30 March 1985 by section 33 of the Local Government Amendment Act 1985. The council's decision is final and you can't ask them to explain it because this rule no longer applies. It was removed from the law a long time ago.

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Part 32Land development for housing, commercial, and industrial purposes
Development of land for housing

559Council may decline to sell or lease without giving reasons (Repealed)

    Notes
    • Section 559: repealed, on , by section 33 of the Local Government Amendment Act 1985 (1985 No 60).