What compensation can landholders get for mining?
Common question · Mining & Resources Law · Australia · 23 October 2026
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Landholders are usually entitled to compensation for impacts like loss of use, damage and disturbance.
Compensation is usually negotiated, with disputes going to a court or tribunal.
Some states require the company to pay for landholders' legal and expert costs.
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