Land Divisions
There are five land divisions in Western Australia, as specified in Schedule 1 of the Land Administration Act 1997.
- Eastern Land Division
- Eucla Land Division
- Kimberley Land Division
- North-West Land Division
- South-West Land Division
The Rabbit-proof fence is the border between the North West and South West divisions on the western side, and the others on the eastern side. In practical terms, the divisions are rarely used — in 1897, the Under Secretary for Lands described their purpose as "really only for the purpose of classifying land for Pastoral Leases."
The system of divisions developed as follows:
| Date enacted | Divisions | Enabling Act | Maps |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 October 1882 | Central, Central-Eastern, South-Eastern, North, Kimberley | Land Regulations | |
| 2 March 1887 | South-West, Kimberley, North-West, Gascoyne, Eucla, Eastern | Land Regulations, s.39 | |
| 1 January 1899 | South-West, Kimberley, North-West, Western, Eucla, Eastern | Land Act 1898, s. 38 | |
| 1 February 1907 | South-West, Kimberley, North-West, Central, Eucla, Eastern | Land Act Amendment Act 1906, s. 26 | |
| 28 March 1917 | As above, but merged Central into Eastern | Land Act Amendment Act 1917 (No. 19), s. 4 | |
| 6 March 1934 | As above | Land Act 1933 (No. 37), s. 28 | |
| 30 March 1998 | As above | Land Administration Act 1997 (No. 30), s. 6 and Sch. 1 |
- See also: Regions of Western Australia for a similar break-up of Western Australia to that of divisions
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