The Act affects a wide range of parties, grounded in its provisions.
Government entities: The Minister (ss.1.3, 2.3, 3.3, 4.2, 5.3, 12.1) holds primary responsibility, with powers to dedicate/reserve (Part 2), appoint managers (s.3.3), grant interests (s.5.3), issue orders (e.g. s.9.4), and delegate (s.12.3). The Secretary (s.1.5) handles operational matters, including rent redeterminations (s.6.3), community engagement strategies (s.5.5), and inquiries (s.3.45). The Lands Administration Ministerial Corporation (s.12.5) exercises functions like acquiring land (s.4.1) and granting forestry rights (s.5.58). Crown land commissioners (s.12.2) advise and inquire. Authorised officers (s.10.6, appointed by the Minister) investigate compliance (Part 10), issue remediation notices (s.9.13), and remove trespassers (s.9.11).
Local councils: As council managers (s.3.20), they manage dedicated/reserved Crown land as if community land under the Local Government Act 1993 (s.3.21–3.23), with Minister's consent for operational land classification (s.3.22(4)(b)). They may be vested with transferable Crown land under Division 4.2 (s.4.6), requiring Aboriginal Land Council consent where claims exist. Councils must comply with native title obligations (Part 8) and plans of management (s.3.39).
Crown land managers (non-council): Appointed under Division 3.2 (s.3.3), including statutory land managers (Schedule 5), associations, companies, Local Aboriginal Land Councils, and government sector agency heads. Category 1 and 2 distinctions (s.3.25) determine consent requirements for Minister's functions (ss.3.26–3.27). They must prepare plans of management (Division 3.6), apply proceeds to permitted purposes (s.3.16), comply with Crown land management rules (s.3.15), and employ native title managers for relevant land (s.8.6). Duties of board members are prescribed (Schedule 5, Part 4).
Aboriginal people and organisations: The Act facilitates use of Crown land due to its spiritual, social, cultural and economic importance (s.1.3(e)) and enables co-management of dedicated/reserved land. Local Aboriginal Land Councils must consent to vesting in councils (s.4.6(1)(c)) or government agencies (s.4.12(b)). Native title rights are preserved (s.1.10(6)), with specific obligations in Part 8. The Act interacts with the Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983 and Native Title Act 1993 (Cth).
Leaseholders, licensees and permit holders: Holders of holdings (s.1.5, including continued holdings in Schedules 1–3) have rights to use per terms (s.5.2), but must comply with conditions (e.g. s.11 of Schedule 1 for perpetual/term leases; s.28 for Western lands leases). They cannot transfer if in arrears (s.12.13). Special rules apply to secondary interests (s.2.19), short-term licences (s.2.20), and enclosure permits (Division 5.8). Purchasable lease holders may apply to purchase under Schedule 4.
The public: Members of the public have rights to use appropriate Crown land (s.1.4(c)), but no unrestricted access where holdings exist (s.2.17(c)). Fees may be charged for use (s.2.17(b)), applied to improvements (s.3.16). Offences protect against unauthorised use (s.9.2), pollution (s.9.3), and vehicle misuse (s.9.6).
Other parties: Government agencies (s.1.5), including State-owned corporations and Local Land Services, are excluded from being Crown land managers but may be consulted (s.2.18). Mining and petroleum interests interact via consent requirements (s.5.25). The Registrar-General records appointments, conditions, and easements (ss.1.11, 3.7, 5.19).
Court and tribunal: The Land and Environment Court hears appeals (e.g. s.7.13 on forfeiture of perpetual leases, s.9.21 on stop orders) and summary proceedings (s.11.1). The Civil and Administrative Tribunal reviews certain decisions (e.g. under s.5.42 on gates). Courts make orders on offences (Part 11, Division 11.3).
The Act affects these parties by imposing duties (e.g. managers' compliance with rules, s.3.13), conferring rights (e.g. public use, s.2.17), and providing enforcement mechanisms (Parts 9–11). Grounded in the text, s.3.1 allocates responsibility, s.2.12 limits uses, and s.8.6 requires native title managers.