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1 April 2025. 

The Queensland Valuer-General has issued new unimproved capital land valuations for 14 Local Government Areas, with some primary production land values increasing by over 250%.

AgForce is urging landholders to act now β€” if you believe your new valuation is too high, it could significantly impact your rates and rents. Objections must be lodged by 26 May 2025.

To support you, AgForce is hosting a free online workshop with Land Valuation Consultant John Moore, designed to help you understand the changes and how to respond.

πŸ” Workshop Topics:

  • Overview of updated land values across Queensland

  • How land valuations are calculated

  • What your new valuation means for you

  • How to formally object if needed

  • Access the AgForce Rural Landowners Guide to Statutory Land Valuation Objections

πŸ“ Local Government Areas Affected:

  • Brisbane City Council

  • Cairns Regional Council

  • Cassowary Coast Regional Council

  • Charters Towers Regional Council

  • Logan City Council

  • Murweh Shire Council

  • Paroo Shire Council

  • Quilpie Shire Council

  • Rockhampton Regional Council

  • Scenic Rim Regional Council

  • South Burnett Regional Council

  • Southern Downs Regional Council

  • Toowoomba Regional Council

  • Townsville City Council

     

Some of the biggest valuation increases:

  • Murweh, Paroo & Quilpie: ↑252%

  • Charters Towers: ↑122%

  • Rockhampton: ↑108%

  • Townsville: ↑72%

  • Cassowary Coast: ↑65%

  • Toowoomba: ↑42%

πŸ“… Event Details:

Date: Monday 7 April 2025
Time: 6:30 PM (AEST)
Where: Online via Microsoft Teams
🎟️ Register here to receive your Teams link by email.

πŸ›‘ Don’t wait β€” understand your valuation and learn how to object before the 26 May deadline.