Need help understanding land access and your rights as a SA landowner?
With growing interest in South Australia’s land for resources exploration, mining and quarrying, many landowners find themselves unsure about their rights and responsibilities.
If you’ve been approached by an industry representative, or simply want to be prepared for potential land access discussions, the Landowner Information Service (LIS) is here to help.
We provide free, independent, impartial and factual information to help farmers, landowners and rural communities understand how land access laws apply to them.
We provide free, independent, impartial and factual support
Whether you’re new to the process or have dealt with exploration, mining or the quarrying industry before, our goal is to ensure you have the right information to make informed decisions.
Land access agreements can be complex and may carry long-term implications for your farm, business and family. That’s why the LIS is here to help.
The LIS can help you make informed choices about land access projects on your land or nearby property.
How We Help
Our Landowner Information Service Officers provide clear, easy-to-understand guidance on:
- Understanding your land access rights & obligations
- Negotiating with confidence
- Encouraging open, respectful discussions
- Providing independent, factual support
- Bringing support to you
- Get the facts and make the best decisions for your land
Understanding your land access rights & obligations
If a company seeks access to your land for exploration, mining and quarrying activities, you may be unsure of what you can and can’t do. We help you navigate land access laws so you understand your rights and responsibilities as a landowner, empowering you to make informed decisions.
Negotiating with confidence
When approached by industry representatives, landowners often feel pressured or unprepared to respond. We help you understand your options so you can engage in negotiations on your terms, ensuring you have the right information before making any commitments.
Encouraging open, respectful discussions
Constructive conversations between landowners and industry are key to finding workable solutions. We promote fair, respectful discussions by helping landowners understand the process and providing them with the knowledge needed to communicate their concerns effectively.
Providing independent, factual support
We offer free, impartial information. Our role is to ensure landowners have accurate information so they can make the best decisions for their property and livelihood.
Bringing support to you
We know that landowners are busy, which is why we come to you. Our Landowner Information Service Officer, Brett Klau and Sue-Ellen Cordon, are available to meet you where it suits you best.
- On your property – Discuss your concerns in person, on-site.
- At local community events – We provide group information sessions for farming networks, community groups and landholder associations.
- At our regional offices – If you prefer a sit-down discussion, we welcome you to visit us.
If you’d like us to attend a community event or farming group meeting, we’re happy to share information and answer questions to help landowners understand their rights and options.
Get the facts and make the best decisions for your land
If a company seeks access to your land for exploration, mining and quarrying activities, you may be unsure of what you can and can’t do. We help you navigate land access laws so you understand your rights and responsibilities as a landowner, empowering you to make informed decisions.
Bringing Support to You
We know that landowners are busy, which is why we come to you. Our Landowner Information Service Officers, Brett Klau and Sue-Ellen Cordon, are available to meet you where it suits you best tougher.
- On your property – Discuss your concerns in person, on-site.
- At local community events – We provide group information sessions for farming networks, community groups and landholder associations.
- At our regional offices – If you prefer a sit-down discussion, we welcome you to visit us.
If you’d like us to attend a community event or farming group meeting, we’re happy to share information and answer questions to help landowners understand their rights and options.
Make the Best Decisions for Your Land
Reaching out early to LIS gives landowners a better chance to prepare, ask the right questions, and avoid rushed or uninformed decisions.