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Use this form to refer a dispute to us. Before starting, make sure you have a digital copy of your agreement, as well as any photos, documented communication (for example letters or emails) or other files to support your dispute.

Required fields are marked with an asterisk (*).

Type of dispute
Do you have a: *
What is the resource activity? *
Your details
I am the: *
If applicable.
Preferred method of contact *
Who is the other party to your dispute?
They are the:
If applicable.
Have you tried to resolve the dispute?
Have you attempted to resolve the dispute with the other party? *
Has the dispute been investigated, or is currently being investigated, by a government department? *
Has the dispute been to arbitration or the Land Court? *
Tell us about your dispute
What happened, who was involved, when and where it happened, when you became aware of the problem, the main issues you are concerned about, etc. You can attach relevant documents below.
Attachments
Please advise the Land Access Ombudsman if you believe a document or information is confidential, or might be detrimental to a party’s commercial interests. The Land Access Ombudsman Act 2017 allows you to give us a copy of your CCA or MGA even if it contains a confidentiality condition. (The uploader only accepts PDF, and image files )
Note: The uploader only accepts PDF, and image files.
Note: The uploader only accepts PDF, and image files.

If you need to attach more documents, please email them to enquiries@lao.org.au

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Last updated: 08 Jul 2026