Types of land tenure
Trust land (reserves and deeds of grant in trust)
Trust lands have been set aside or dedicated under the Land Act 1994 and repealed Land Acts for community and operational purposes. Trust land is found across Queensland and includes many recreational facilities, parks and gardens, such as Anzac Park in Brisbane. Trust land is either a:
- reserve
or - deed of grant in trust.
New trust land may now only be dedicated or granted for:
- a community purpose under the Land Act 1994.
- providing services that are beneficial to Aboriginal people particularly concerned with the land
- providing services that are beneficial to Torres Strait Islander people particularly concerned with the land.
Trustees are appointed to manage and maintain the trust land. A trustee is often the local government but can also be groups such as a showground trust or an incorporated sporting association.
The trustees are the owners of the land for the purposes of legal proceedings and can take action to remove trespassers or to protect property under their control.
Members of the community may use trust land, however, they must also abide by any model by-laws or local laws made by the trustee. For details of these, contact the trustee.
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