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Frequently Asked Questions

If you cannot find the answer to your questions here visit the Technical Questions page.

  1. When did the Land Exchange begin?
    The Land Exchange was launched in August 2002 when the State Government announced $24 million in funding to provide property transactions and information online.

  2. What are the key Land Exchange projects?
    Refer to What is Land Exchange? and other Land Exchange Projects.

  3. When can I access Land Exchange applications?
    Refer to the SPEAR and Electronic Conveyancing (EC) websites for details.

  4. How can I access these systems?
    You can access both systems via this website by clicking on the appropriate project home page.

  5. Who can use Land Exchange applications?
    Electronic Conveyancing (EC) will be available to anyone who becomes a Subscriber to the EC System or who appoints a Subscriber to use the EC System on their behalf. (To read more, visit the EC website).
    Streamlined Planning through Electronic Approvals and Referrals (SPEAR) is available to the public, surveyors, councils and referral authorities who are involved in lodging, managing, referring and tracking subdivision applications.

  6. Do I have to use Land Exchange's electronic land dealing systems?
    No. All Land Exchange projects are designed to work alongside the existing paper-based systems and provide an online alternative.

  7. Who is developing Land Exchange applications?
    The Land Exchange appointed Object Consulting as its application developer in 2003. Fujitsu Australia Pty Ltd was appointed as Land Exchange infrastructure supplier in November 2003.

If you cannot find the answer to your questions here visit the Technical Questions page. See also the SPEAR Frequently Asked Questions and Electronic Conveyancing Frequently Asked Questions.

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