The Federal Government Compulsorily Acquires Tom's Land as the Proposed

question 36

Multiple Choice

The Federal government compulsorily acquires Tom's land as the proposed site for a new freeway.He is not compensated.Tom may be able to challenge the acquisition on the ground that:

• A)According to the Australian Constitution he is entitled to 'just compensation'.
• B)The Federal government does not have the power to compulsorily acquire land.
• C)It is not fair.
• D)The Constitution gives the power of compulsory acquisition to the State governments not to the Federal government.