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Local Government Act 2019
263Acquisition of property
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263 Acquisition of property (1) A council may acquire real or personal property (including intellectual property) by agreement. (2) The Minister administering the Lands Acquisition Act 1978 may, by arrangement with a council, compulsorily acquire land for the council under that Act. (3) The council must reimburse the relevant Minister for compensation and other costs associated with the acquisition.