Land Reform
1. Land Expropriation Without Compensation:
The ACT government will abandon the “willing buyer – willing seller” policy, opting instead for land expropriation without compensation through a constitutional amendment of Section 25.
2. State Custodianship of Resources:
Advocate for a constitutional amendment to place land, mineral, and water resources under state custodianship.
3. Limits on Land Ownership:
Implement limits on land ownership by individuals to ensure equitable redistribution and impose restrictions on foreign ownership, allowing only long-term leases for foreigners.
4. Redistribution for Settlement and Agriculture:
Expand access to land for human settlement and agricultural use, aiming to improve tenure security, support black small-scale farmers, and drive spatial equity, economic competitiveness and environmental sustainability.
5. Support and Investment in Agrarian Economy:
Enhance the capacity of the Land Bank, focusing on investment in agrarian infrastructure, skills development, and market access to transform the agrarian economy and support eco-tourism opportunities.