What legislation governs compulsory acquisition in Australia?

NSW Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991
Victoria Land Acquisition and Compensation Act 1986
Queensland Acquisition of Land Act 1967
Tasmania Land Acquisition Act 1993
South Australia Land Acquisition Act 1969
Western Australia Land Administration Act 1997
Northern Territory Lands Acquisition Act
Australian Capital Territory Lands Acquisition Act 1994
Commonwealth Lands Acquisition Act 1989

 

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