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10.3 De-registered
De-registration is the process by which a LfWSEQ property is removed from the program. The owners
of a De-registered property cease receiving LfWSEQ services and may be removed from LfWSEQ
communications, such as receiving newsletters, workshop invitations and grant opportunities. De-
registered properties and their associated hectares of Retained Habitat and Habitat Under
Restoration are no longer counted in active program statistics or reporting.

LfWSEQ membership sits with the property owner, not the property, so LfWSEQ membership
depends on the current owner having a signed LfW Agreement with their Local Government.

Reasons for De-registration include:
   • Changes to property ownership such as property sale or transfer of ownership.
   • The owner asks to leave the program.
   • Death of the landholder.
   • Changes to the size of the property, such as a sub-division, which means that the property no
       longer meets the Eligibility Criteria of Habitat Size.
   • Changes to the condition of the habitat on the property, such as vegetation clearance, which
       means that the property no longer meets the Eligibility Criteria of Habitat Type.
   • The relevant Local Government may choose to De-register a property if:
            - The owner fails to uphold the LfW Agreement.
            - The owner is uncontactable after multiple attempts over an extended period of time
               as reasonably determined by the relevant Local Government.
            - The owner undertakes land management activities contrary to the principles of the
               LfWSEQ program, such as illegal native vegetation clearing or arson.
            - Activities on the property may bring the LfWSEQ program into disrepute such as piles
               of rubbish or excessive invasive weeds.
            - It is deemed unsafe for council LfW Officers to visit the property.
            - It is deemed necessary by the Local Government in accordance with Local
               Government policies, plans, strategies or legislation.

Many LfWSEQ properties have undergone one or several change of ownerships, with some or all
successive owners joining LfWSEQ. Even if a property has been in the LfWSEQ in the past, each new
owner is treated as a new enquiry and initial assessment. The LfW Agreement needs to be signed
with the current owner to continue LfW membership.

Local Governments recognise that LfW membership is voluntary and LfW members may cease being
active LfW members for numerous reasons. Councils may choose to suspend correspondence or
incentives to LfW members for a period of time if a LfW member needs to step back from their
involvement in the LfW program for whatever reason.




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