{"id":"nsw:sl-2025-0464","name":"Valuation of Land Regulation 2025","slug":"valuation-of-land-regulation-2025","collection":"regulation","jurisdiction":"nsw","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"464 of 2025","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":173962,"registerId":"nsw-sl-2025-0464-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-05","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Name of regulation","content":"#### 1 Name of regulation\n\n1 Name of regulation\n\n> This regulation is the [Valuation of Land Regulation 2025](/view/html/inforce/current/sl-2025-0464).","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Commencement","content":"#### 2 Commencement\n\n2 Commencement\n\n> This regulation commences on the day on which this regulation is published on the NSW legislation website.\n> \n> Note—\n> \n> This regulation repeals and replaces the [Valuation of Land Regulation 2018](/view/html/repealed/current/sl-2018-0285), which would otherwise be repealed on 1 September 2025 by the [Subordinate Legislation Act 1989](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1989-146), section 10(2).","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions","content":"#### 3 Definitions\n\n3 Definitions\n\n> In this regulation—\n> \n> electronic communication has the same meaning as in the [Electronic Transactions Act 2000](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2000-008).\n> \n> the Act means the [Valuation of Land Act 1916](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1916-002).\n> \n> Note—\n> \n> The Act and the [Interpretation Act 1987](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1987-015) contain definitions and other provisions that affect the interpretation and application of this regulation.","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Other leases that make land Crown lease restricted","content":"#### 4 Other leases that make land Crown lease restricted\n\n4 Other leases that make land Crown lease restricted\n\n> For the Act, section 14I(2)(d), a lease for agricultural or pastoral purposes of land owned by or vested in one of the following bodies for the Crown is prescribed—\n> \n> > (a) the New South Wales Land and Housing Corporation,\n> \n> > (b) the Planning Ministerial Corporation,\n> \n> > (c) the Ministerial Development Corporation,\n> \n> > (d) Transport for NSW,\n> \n> > (e) the Hunter Water Corporation,\n> \n> > (f) the Sydney Water Corporation.","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Lodgement and withdrawal of objections","content":"#### 5 Lodgement and withdrawal of objections\n\n5 Lodgement and withdrawal of objections\n\n> For the Act, sections 35(1) and 81, an objection made under the Act, Part 3 must be lodged, and may be withdrawn by the person who lodged the objection—\n> \n> > (a) by written notice sent by post to the office of the Valuer-General, or\n> \n> > (b) by electronic communication, including using the Valuer-General’s online lodgement platform, or\n> \n> > (c) in another way approved by the Valuer-General, if the Valuer-General is satisfied special circumstances exist.","sortOrder":4},{"sectionNumber":"6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Service of notices","content":"#### 6 Service of notices\n\n6 Service of notices\n\n> > (1) For the Act, section 81(1)(d), a notice that is authorised or required by the Act to be given to a person may be given by—\n> > \n> > > (a) delivering the notice personally, or\n> > \n> > > (b) sending the notice by post, or\n> > \n> > > (c) electronic communication, including using the Valuer-General’s online lodgement platform.\n> \n> > (2) A notice of valuation referred to in the Act, section 29(1) or (4) must not be given to a person by electronic communication except with the person’s consent.","sortOrder":5},{"sectionNumber":"7","sectionType":"section","heading":"Repeal and savings","content":"#### 7 Repeal and savings\n\n7 Repeal and savings\n\n> > (1) The [Valuation of Land Regulation 2018](/view/html/repealed/current/sl-2018-0285) is repealed.\n> \n> > (2) An act, matter or thing that, immediately before the repeal of the [Valuation of Land Regulation 2018](/view/html/repealed/current/sl-2018-0285), had effect under that regulation continues to have effect under this regulation.","sortOrder":6}],"analysis":{"summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"Insufficient substantive content was provided to assess whether the regulation's scope changed from its original intent. The document as shared contains only website infrastructure and administrative metadata, with no legislative provisions to analyse for scope drift."},"complexity_factors":["The actual substantive content of the regulation was not included in the provided text — only website navigation and metadata were available for analysis, making meaningful complexity assessment impossible","What little content is present is administrative in nature (commencement dates, repeal schedule, authorisation details) and is straightforward","The underlying subject matter — land valuation — can involve complex technical and legal concepts, but those provisions are not visible here","Score reflects only what was provided, not the likely complexity of the full regulation"],"plain_english_summary":"This NSW regulation (Valuation of Land Regulation 2025) sets rules for how land is valued under the Valuation of Land Act, affecting property owners, local councils, the NSW Valuer‑General and anyone paying land‑based taxes or rates. It commenced 29 August 2025 and will be automatically repealed on 1 September 2030."},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. Add credits at https://vercel.com/d?to=%2F%5Bteam%5D%2F%7E%2Fai%3Fmodal%3Dtop-up to continue.","source":"analysis-cron"},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The regulation formally repeals and replaces the Valuation of Land Regulation 2018 but s7(2) preserves acts or matters that had effect under the 2018 regulation. The instrument therefore mainly updates procedural and administrative details (methods of communication, lodgement, prescribed bodies and timing) without expanding or creating new substantive valuation powers in this text."},"complexity_factors":["Cross-references to other Acts and instruments (definition of electronic communication refers to Electronic Transactions Act 2000; note refers to the Valuation of Land Act 1916 and Interpretation Act 1987) — s3 and notes.","Discretion for the Valuer‑General to approve alternative lodgement methods when satisfied special circumstances exist, introducing case-by-case administrative judgment — s5(c).","Consent requirement for giving a notice of valuation by electronic communication, which creates an explicit procedural constraint on electronic service — s6(2).","Specified methods for lodging and withdrawing objections (post, electronic platform, or other approved ways) create compliance instructions for parties interacting with the Valuer‑General — s5.","Prescriptive list of Crown bodies whose agricultural/pastoral leases make land Crown lease restricted, which affects classification of particular landholdings — s4.","Transitional and continuity rule preserving effects of the repealed 2018 regulation, which limits abrupt legal gaps but requires tracking prior instrument effects — s7(2).","Commencement tied to publication date rather than a fixed calendar date, affecting timing for compliance — s2."],"plain_english_summary":"This regulation updates the rules that govern how land is valued and administratively managed under the Valuation of Land Act 1916 in New South Wales. It replaces the prior regulation and sets practical procedures for how valuation notices and objections are sent or lodged, defines certain Crown-owned bodies whose agricultural/pastoral leases make land Crown-lease restricted, and preserves existing legal effects from the earlier regulation. It matters to landowners, lessees, the Valuer‑General and public agencies because it changes how communications, consents and alternative lodgement routes operate in practice."},"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[],"contradictions":[]},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This regulation maintains the same narrow, procedural scope as its 2018 predecessor. It deals with specific administrative mechanisms (objection lodgement methods, service of notices, and Crown lease definitions) under the Valuation of Land Act 1916. There is no expansion into substantive valuation methodology, new categories of land, or additional compliance burdens. The update appears to be a standard 're-make' of expiring subordinate legislation with minor modernisation (electronic service provisions)."},"complexity_factors":["Very short document (7 sections, approximately 500 words)","Only 2 defined terms ('electronic communication' and 'the Act')","Minimal cross-referencing (only to parent Act and standard interpretation legislation)","Simple conditional logic limited to one consent requirement (section 6(2)) and one discretionary approval power (section 5(c))","No nested exceptions or complex temporal provisions","Straightforward repeal and savings provision (section 7) with standard continuity language"],"plain_english_summary":"This regulation sets out practical rules for how land valuations work in New South Wales. It replaces an older 2018 regulation that was due to expire.\n\n**What it does:**\n\n*   **Defines Crown lease restrictions** — It specifies which government bodies (like Land and Housing Corporation, Sydney Water, Transport for NSW) can lease land for farming or grazing purposes in a way that triggers special valuation rules under the main Valuation of Land Act.\n\n*   **Modernises how objections are lodged** — Landowners who disagree with their land valuation can now object not just by post, but also by email or through an online portal. The Valuer-General can also approve other methods if someone has special circumstances (like disability or remote location).\n\n*   **Updates how notices are served** — Official notices about valuations can now be delivered in person, by post, or electronically. However, **initial valuation notices** (the first time you're told what your land is worth) cannot be sent electronically unless you agree to it.\n\n*   **Ensures continuity** — Anything that was valid under the old 2018 rules remains valid under these new rules.\n\n**Who it affects:**\n\n*   NSW landowners who receive valuation notices\n*   Government bodies that lease Crown land\n*   The Valuer-General's office (which handles land valuations for council rates and land tax purposes)\n\n**Why it matters:**\n\nThis is essentially a \"machinery\" update — it keeps the valuation system running smoothly by allowing digital processes while protecting property owners' rights (hence the requirement for consent before electronic valuation notices). It prevents the system from falling into a legal gap when the old regulation expired."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/valuation-of-land-regulation-2025","history":"/api/acts/valuation-of-land-regulation-2025/history","analysis":"/api/acts/valuation-of-land-regulation-2025/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/valuation-of-land-regulation-2025/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/valuation-of-land-regulation-2025/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/valuation-of-land-regulation-2025/documents"}}