Types of land tenure

The Queensland Government is responsible for managing state land for the benefit of all Queenslanders. Under the Land Act 1994, unallocated state land can be made available through various forms of leasehold tenure or for community uses as roads or trust land.

This guide describes the various forms of tenure  and is a general overview only.  The Land Act 1994 must be referenced for the specific provisions that apply for each tenure.

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Types of land tenure

In this guide:

  1. Leases
  2. Permits to occupy
  3. Licences
  4. Trust land (reserves and deeds of grant in trust)
  5. Roads

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