Compulsory Acquisition

Compulsory Acquisition of Land

At S Day Lawyers, we act exclusively for landowners, business operators, leaseholders and tenants affected by the compulsory acquisition of land in Queensland. If your property is being resumed by a government authority for a road, public infrastructure, or other authorised purpose, we provide strategic legal advice to protect your rights and maximise your compensation.

We do not act for resuming authorities. Our sole focus is helping claimants navigate the acquisition process under the Acquisition of Land Act 1967 (Qld) and obtain full and fair compensation.

Who We Act For

We represent:

Freehold landowners (residential, commercial and rural)
Tenants and lessees (including registered leaseholders)
Businesses operating on resumed land
Not-for-profit organisations and charities
Landholders impacted by associated infrastructure such as easements or access restrictions

Our Services in Compulsory Acquisition Matters

Pre-Resumption Advice and Strategy

We provide early advice if you have received a:

Notice of Intention to Resume (NIR)
Entry Notice or Request for Access
Project notification or informal approach from a government department

We assess your rights, identify any potential to object, and advise you on timeframes, procedural steps, and immediate risks to your business or land use.

Objections to Resumption

If you receive a Notice of Intention to Resume, we:

Draft and lodge formal objections to the proposed resumption
Appear at objection hearings on your behalf
Advise on negotiation strategies with the resuming authority
Explore alternatives such as partial acquisition, easements, or design amendments

Compensation Claims

Once land is resumed, we prepare and submit detailed compensation claims on your behalf, including:

Market value of land or leasehold interest
Injurious affection to retained land
Business loss or relocation costs
Disturbance items (e.g. valuation, legal and professional fees)
Costs of acquiring alternative property

We work with experienced valuers, accountants, and other experts to substantiate your claim.

Leaseholder and Business Compensation

We act for:

Tenants under registered and unregistered leases
Operators of commercial premises, community facilities and rural enterprises

We ensure that non-land interests such as leasehold rights and goodwill are not overlooked, and that you receive compensation for relocation, fit-out losses, and business interruption.

We have experience acting in complex disputes involving partial acquisitions, shared infrastructure, rural land, and compensation for future development potential.

The resuming authority is required to pay your reasonable legal, valuation and other professional costs associated with preparing your claim.

Why Choose S Day Lawyers?

We only act for affected landholders and businesses never for resuming authorities.
We are experienced in high-value and complex claims involving road upgrades, utility easements, corridor projects and regional infrastructure.
We combine precise legal advice with commercial strategy and negotiation skills to secure the best possible outcome.
We handle everything from objection to final compensation in a practical, transparent way.

Contact Us Today

If you’ve received a Notice of Intention to Resume or you have been approached about land acquisition, contact S Day Lawyers. Early advice can make a material difference to your compensation outcome.