Land grants

 

Land Administration Act (1997), section 75.

Under the terms of this Act, non-profit organizations in WA can still apply for a land grant.

It is up to the organization to select the block that they want to apply for. It must be unallocated land, and may also include reserves, although there are options and limitations on them. The success of the application depends largely on where the land is. Native title is also a complicating factor.

There is no specific procedure, and it is up to the organization to submit a convincing proposal.

It must give the details of the organization and exactly what you want the land for.

If you get it, it has strings attached:

• You must use it for the purpose that it was given.
• You can't use it for a mortgage or as a security.

Grants are managed by State Land Services, which is currently part of the Department of Planning and Infrastructure, and located in Midland. They have divided the state up into "regions", each of which is headed by a different person.