Australia: Land Law & Agriculture

Government agencies routinely acquire land with easements, but who bears responsibility for maintaining the infrastructure? This bulletin examines the often-overlooked question of repair and maintenance obligations for easement-related infrastructure, exploring both express contractual terms and common law principles. Understanding these hidden liabilities is crucial for government land management and acquisition due diligence.

All leases should be carefully analysed to determine the possible application of the Act.

Agribusinesses should be considering carbon farming opportunities and ways to transition to low emission technologies.