Sale of Land for Overdue Rates and Charges - Auction Notices

Published on 01 April 2026

The Local Government Act 2009 and Local Government Regulation 2012 allow Council to conduct sale of land for overdue rates and charges proceedings. The process that Council undertakes is in accordance with the legislation.  

Where a property meets the below criteria, a report will be presented to Council for consideration to proceed with sale.

1. Residential properties with rates and charges outstanding for three (3) years or more; and 
2. Vacant and commercial land with rates and charges outstanding for one (1) year or more where judgement has been obtained. 

Council may then resolve to issue a notice of intention to sell the property, to the registered owners, mortgagees and interested parties. 

If rates and charges remain unpaid for a period of three (3) months, Council will issue a notice of auction to the registered owners, mortgagees and interested parties.  The property will be sold by public auction that is advertised in the Townsville Bulletin, on Council’s website and at each affected property. 

Properties are sold with the following conditions

Conditions of Sale by Public Auction(PDF, 362KB)

Property Law Act 2023 Section 100 Notice(PDF, 50KB)

Draft Contract, Special Conditions and Guarantee(PDF, 737KB)

Sale of Land FAQ and Important Information(PDF, 736KB)

Properties for Sale

Burdekin Shire Council hereby gives notice that, unless all overdue rates and expenses of sale owing in relation to this land (described in the schedule below) are sooner paid, the said land will be sold by public auction on Wednesday 29 April 2026 at 12.00 Midday at the Burdekin Theatre, 161 Queen Street, Ayr Qld 4807. Auction registration commences at 11:30am.

All enquiries should be directed to CLH Lawyers on 1300 314 443.