{"id":"tas:sr-2022-062","name":"Valuation of Land Regulations 2022","slug":"valuation-of-land-regulations-2022","collection":"regulation","jurisdiction":"tas","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"62 of 2022","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":179698,"registerId":"tas-tas:sr-2022-062-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-05","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Short title","content":"### 1 Short title\n\n> These regulations may be cited as the [Valuation of Land Regulations 2022](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-2022-062) .","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Commencement","content":"### 2 Commencement\n\n> These regulations take effect on 5 September 2022.","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Interpretation","content":"### 3 Interpretation\n\n> In these regulations –\n> \n> > ***Act*** means the [Valuation of Land Act 2001](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-2001-102) ;\n> \n> > ***GST*** has the same meaning as in the *A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999* of the Commonwealth.","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Objection to capital value, land value or assessed annual value","content":"### 4 Objection to capital value, land value or assessed annual value\n\n> For the purposes of [section 30(4)(b)](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-2001-102#GS30@Gs4@Hpb@EN) of the Act, the prescribed amount is an amount that is 25% higher than the capital value, land value or assessed annual value, as the case may require, of the relevant land.","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Fee for new valuation","content":"### 5 Fee for new valuation\n\n> > (1)  For the purposes of [section 44(1)](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-2001-102#GS44@Gs1@EN) of the Act, the prescribed fee is the sum of –\n> > \n> > > > (a) an amount determined at the rate of 125 fee units per hour for the time spent in any valuation work, excluding travelling time; and\n> > > \n> > > > (b) an amount determined at the rate of 85 fee units per hour for the time actually and reasonably spent in travelling for the purposes of the new valuation; and\n> > > \n> > > > (c) if the land valuer travelled by motor vehicle for the purposes of the new valuation, an amount determined at the rate of 0.6 fee units per kilometre or, if the land valuer travelled by any other means of transport, an amount that was actually and reasonably incurred in relation to that transport.\n> \n> > (2)  If the amount determined under [subregulation (1)](#GS5@Gs1@EN) is less than the equivalent of 100 fee units, the prescribed fee is an amount equivalent to 100 fee units.","sortOrder":4},{"sectionNumber":"6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Fee for certified copy of entry on valuation roll","content":"### 6 Fee for certified copy of entry on valuation roll\n\n> For the purposes of [section 52(2)](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-2001-102#GS52@Gs2@EN) of the Act, the prescribed fee is 18 fee units.","sortOrder":5},{"sectionNumber":"7","sectionType":"section","heading":"Fee for certified copy of certificate of new valuation","content":"### 7 Fee for certified copy of certificate of new valuation\n\n> For the purposes of [section 52(4)](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-2001-102#GS52@Gs4@EN) of the Act, the prescribed fee is 18 fee units.\n\nDisplayed and numbered in accordance with the *[Rules Publication Act 1953](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1953-050)*.\n\nNotified in the *Gazette* on 31 August 2022\n\nThese regulations are administered in the Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania.","sortOrder":6}],"analysis":{"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"},"summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"Based on the available content, there is no evidence that the scope of these regulations has changed from their original intent. They appear to be a standard remake or update of supporting regulations for Tasmania's land valuation framework, operative from 5 September 2022. The absence of substantive text prevents a definitive conclusion."},"complexity_factors":["The document as provided contains almost exclusively metadata and administrative status information — no substantive regulatory provisions are reproduced, making meaningful complexity assessment impossible","Valuation of land regulations are generally procedural in nature, typically involving forms, fees, and timeframes rather than complex legal concepts","The parent Act (Valuation of Land Act) carries the substantive complexity; these regulations are likely subordinate and narrowly scoped","No amending instruments are described in the provided text, limiting assessment of layered amendments"],"plain_english_summary":"This instrument is an administrative set of regulations supporting Tasmania’s Valuation of Land Act, governing how official land valuations are implemented. It affects property owners, councils, the Valuer‑General, and real estate professionals because valuations drive council rates and land tax. The available document appears to contain only metadata and amendment history, so its specific procedural impacts, fees or deadlines cannot be determined from the text provided."},"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[],"contradictions":[]},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The regulations remain tightly focused on their original purpose: prescribing specific monetary thresholds and fees for the land valuation system established by the parent Act. There is no evidence of scope creep; the provisions directly implement sections 30, 44, and 52 of the Valuation of Land Act 2001 without expanding into unrelated policy areas."},"complexity_factors":["Only 2 defined terms in the interpretation section ('Act' and 'GST')","Straightforward fee calculations with simple arithmetic (hourly rates + distance rates)","Single-layer conditional logic (minimum fee threshold in regulation 5(2))","No cross-references between regulations — each provision stands alone","No exceptions, exemptions, or nested conditions","Total length: 7 short regulations covering discrete, narrow topics"],"plain_english_summary":"**What this legislation does:**\n\nThese regulations set out the practical rules for how land valuations work in Tasmania under the *Valuation of Land Act 2001*. They cover three main things:\n\n* **Objection thresholds** — If you want to challenge (\"object to\") your property's valuation, you can only do so if you believe the value is out by more than 25%. This sets a minimum bar to stop trivial disputes.\n\n* **Fees for new valuations** — If you request a fresh valuation of your land, you'll be charged based on:\n  * **$125 fee units per hour** for the valuer's time (not including travel)\n  * **$85 fee units per hour** for travel time\n  * **$0.60 fee units per kilometre** if they drove, or actual reasonable costs for other transport\n  * **Minimum fee:** 100 fee units (so even quick jobs have a floor price)\n\n* **Fees for certified copies** — Getting an official certified copy of a valuation roll entry or a new valuation certificate costs **18 fee units** each.\n\n**Who it affects:**\n\n* **Property owners in Tasmania** who disagree with their land valuation and want to object or request a revaluation\n* **Local councils and government bodies** who rely on these valuations for rating and taxing purposes\n* **Land valuers** who need to follow these fee structures\n\n**Why it matters:**\n\nThese regulations directly affect how much you'll pay if you challenge your council rates or land tax assessment. The 25% threshold means you can't object just because you think your valuation is slightly off — it has to be significantly wrong. The fee structure ensures valuers are paid for their time while setting clear costs for property owners seeking redress.\n\n*(A \"fee unit\" is a standard amount set by Tasmanian law that gets multiplied to calculate actual dollar fees — this lets fees adjust automatically with inflation without rewriting the regulations each year.)*"},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The regulations do not alter the Act's substantive scope. They prescribe operational details: commencement date, a numerical objection threshold, fee rates and calculation rules, and fixed fees for certified copies. No provision expands or narrows categories of land or valuation powers; the instrument implements cost and procedural parameters under the Act."},"complexity_factors":["Prescribed objection threshold (25% above capital/land/assessed annual value) creates a clear numerical gate for challenges (Reg 4)","Multi-part fee formula for new valuations: hourly rate for valuation work, separate hourly travel rate, and per‑kilometre or actual transport cost—adds calculation steps for billing (Reg 5(1)(a)–(c))","Minimum fee floor: prescribed fee cannot be below the equivalent of 100 fee units, requiring comparison after calculation (Reg 5(2))","Fixed fees for certified copies (18 fee units) simplify some transactions but require reference to current fee unit value (Regs 6–7)","Use of 'fee units' as the charging metric requires cross-reference to the fee unit value in force, adding an external dependency (Regs 5–7)","Travel reimbursement varies by transport mode (fixed per km for motor vehicle, actual reasonable cost for other transport), creating record‑keeping and proof requirements (Reg 5(1)(c))","Limited substantive discretion: amounts and rates are prescribed rather than delegated, concentrating operational clarity but shifting compliance to those charging/claiming fees","Interoperation with the Valuation of Land Act 2001 and the Commonwealth GST definition requires readers to consult multiple instruments (Reg 3)"],"plain_english_summary":"These regulations set numeric rules under the Valuation of Land Act 2001: they fix the start date, adopt the Commonwealth GST definition, set an objection threshold of 25% above a property's stated value, and prescribe fees for new valuations and certified copies. They affect landowners who object or seek valuations, and valuers who charge for work and travel. The rules determine who pays what, how valuers are paid (time, travel, per-kilometre), and the minimum recoverable fee."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/valuation-of-land-regulations-2022","history":"/api/acts/valuation-of-land-regulations-2022/history","analysis":"/api/acts/valuation-of-land-regulations-2022/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/valuation-of-land-regulations-2022/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/valuation-of-land-regulations-2022/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/valuation-of-land-regulations-2022/documents"}}