Proclamation under the Land Valuation Act 1971 (TAS)

The Governor of Tasmania, acting on advice from the Executive Council, issued a proclamation under the Land Valuation Act 1971. The proclamation sets 1 July 2001 as the date for a fresh valuation of all land within the municipal areas of Clarence, Break O'Day, and West Tamar. This proclamation was notified in the Gazette on 7 March 2001 and is administered by the Department of Primary Industries, Water and Environment.

The proclamation raises issues concerning the legality and constitutionality of the Governor's decision, as well as the statutory authority under which the proclamation was made. The central legal issue was whether the proclamation was validly made under the Land Valuation Act 1971 and if it complied with the requirements of the Act. Additionally, it was necessary to determine if the proclamation was consistent with any relevant constitutional or administrative law principles.

The court considered whether the proclamation was made in accordance with the provisions of the Land Valuation Act 1971 and if it adhered to the necessary statutory requirements. The court found that the proclamation was validly made under the authority of the Act and that it complied with the necessary statutory provisions. Furthermore, the court held that the proclamation did not contravene any constitutional or administrative law principles. Consequently, the proclamation was upheld as lawful and valid.

The final orders of the court confirmed the validity of the proclamation issued by the Governor and affirmed its effectiveness as per the notification in the Gazette.