The peak body representing Queensland councils is disappointed emergency action was not taken to pause the valuations process following Queensland’s floods disaster as happened following the 2010/11 summer of disasters.
“We would have hoped the valuations process would have been postponed as happened in 2011 – and affected councils properly consulted,” LGAQ CEO Alison Smith said.
“Instead this process has been allowed to continue.
“This is the last thing flood-impacted Queenslanders and councils need right now. Many are too busy rebuilding their homes to have to also shoulder the stress of trying to appeal the Valuer-General’s decision.
“Queensland is the country’s most disaster-prone state so there must be a permanent mechanism to ensure the Valuer-General can pause this process following a major disaster.
“The State should also run annual valuations to minimise significant fluctuations that can happen when a suburb or area is not valued for several years.”