42Application

42 Application (1) Subject to section 31B(2), this Part applies in relation to the compulsory acquisition of land to the extent that the acquisition relates to an onshore place on the seaward side of the mean highwater mark of the sea, other than a compulsory acquisition that is an act to which the consequences of section 24MD(6B) of the Native Title Act apply. (2) To avoid doubt: (a) this Part applies in relation to: (i) the compulsory acquisition of an interest in land (other than a native title right or interest) for any purpose; and

Lands Acquisition Act 1978 22 (ii) the compulsory acquisition of native title rights and interests for a purpose other than the purpose described in section 24MD(6B) of the Native Title Act; and (b) Part IV applies in relation to the compulsory acquisition of native title rights and interests for the purpose described in section 24MD(6B) of the Native Title Act. (3) Where it is proposed to compulsorily acquire an interest of a type described in paragraph (a) and an interest of a type described in paragraph (b), this Part applies in relation to the firstmentioned interest and Part IV applies in relation to the secondmentioned interest.