Objection to Land Valuation (Valuer-General Objection)

Issuing authority

State Valuer-General offices — NSW Valuer General (within NSW VGO); VIC Valuer-General Victoria (via SRO); QLD Department of Resources; SA Office of the Valuer-General; WA Landgate

Official source

How to apply

1. Receive your Notice of Valuation or land tax assessment notice — the objection window (typically 60 days from the notice date) starts immediately
2. Research comparable property sales and gather evidence supporting your view of the correct land value — you will need at least 3 comparable sales with addresses, dates, and sale prices
3. NSW: Create an account on the NSW Valuation and Objection Portal and complete the objection form online; VIC: Lodge via the SRO online objection portal using your assessment number; QLD: Lodge online via the Queensland objection portal or complete Form 58S (site value) or Form 58U (unimproved value) and submit; SA: Lodge online or in writing to the Office of the Valuer-General
4. State your claimed land value and provide detailed written reasons for your objection, attaching all supporting comparable sales evidence
5. Submit before the deadline — late objections require an explanation to the Valuer-General and may not be accepted (QLD allows up to 1 year with exceptional circumstances)
6. Respond to any preliminary report or request for additional information from the Valuer-General within the stated period (NSW allows 14 days)
7. Receive the Valuer-General's determination (VIC: within 4 months; NSW: typically within 90 days)
8. If dissatisfied, appeal to the relevant tribunal or court: NSW Land and Environment Court within 60 days; VIC VCAT; QLD Land Court within 60 days of determination

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