Expressions of interest for land transfers

The Queensland Government transfers some land directly to Traditional Owners. For other land types, you can submit an expression of interest.

Who can apply?

To be eligible you must either:

• have a connection with the land under Aboriginal tradition or Island custom

or

• live on or use the land or neighbouring land.

What land can you express interest in?

You can make an expression of interest for:

• available state land
• land dedicated as a reserve under the Land Act 1994
• a stock route (only under the Aboriginal Land Act 1991)
• land subject to an occupation licence
• land held under a lease under the Land Act 1994 by or for Aboriginal people or Torres Strait Islanders.

Submit your expression of interest

Use these forms to register an expression of interest:

• Expression of interest in land by Aboriginal people form (PDF, 183KB)
• Expression of interest in land by Torres Strait Islanders form (PDF, 88KB)

What happens next

Once you’ve made an expression of interest, we’ll consider your application. We’ll contact you and let you know if your application can proceed or not. If it can go ahead, we’ll outline the next steps.