had disposed of its interests in the site from April 1, 2026<\/a>. <\/p>\nUnder the arrangement the Star is being paid $18m annually by the former partners.<\/p>\n
A Destination Brisbane Consortium (DBC) spokesman said the company believes it has been subject to \u201cunfair and unreasonable rates that are significantly higher than comparable major properties in Brisbane and across Queensland\u201d.<\/p>\n
The company claims it would have to pay $5.1m a year in rates at the site \u2014 which it claims is the highest in Queensland.<\/p>\n
Council is yet to be paid any rates from the owners of the site since the casino opened.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe proceedings will also challenge retrospective rates estimated at more than $30 million, levied for periods when Queen\u2019s Wharf was still under development and operating under development leases over State-owned land, and therefore DBC should not have been subjected to rates at that time,\u201d a company spokesman said.<\/p>\n
City of Brisbane created a dedicated rating category for the development in the 2022\/23 financial year, imposing costs which it said reflects the high value and service levels of the precinct.<\/p>\n
Brisbane City Council deputy mayor Fiona Cunningham said the rates paid by a multibillion-dollar integrated resort should not be calculated in the same way as a suburban business or family home.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Queen\u2019s Wharf development represents the largest private development in Queensland at $3.6bn and includes a casino, luxury hotels, 2000 apartments and retail precincts,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs a very large property a dedicated rating category was created in 2022\/23, the Queen\u2019s Wharf Development Area. <\/p>\n
\u201cThe rates and charges adopted through the council budget for this precinct reflects the high service levels applicable in the location and the significant land value of the site. <\/p>\n
\u201cImportantly, I want to reiterate today that we value the important role that Queen\u2019s Wharf has played and will continue to play in boosting Brisbane\u2019s economy.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe rates and charges adopted through the council budget for this precinct reflect the high service levels applicable in this location.\u201d<\/p>\n
The DBC spokesman said the consortium had invested $430 million in public infrastructure and open space at Queen\u2019s Wharf and, under its agreement with the State Government, is responsible for managing and maintaining all public infrastructure and open space across the precinct for 25 years ensuring significantly reduced demand for Council services. <\/p>\n
\u201cDBC also invests approximately $8m annually in precinct activation and provides a revitalised precinct generating significant employment and improved facilities for community use, public events and tourism, along with providing the Neville Bonner Bridge which delivered further connectivity between South Bank and Brisbane\u2019s CBD,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
DBC chief operating officer Justin Casey said it was \u201cdisappointing\u201d the company had to resort to legal proceedings. <\/p>\n
\u201cWe have repeatedly sought to resolve these issues with Council but unfortunately have been unable to achieve a fair and reasonable outcome,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
In a brief administrative hearing on Tuesday the Supreme Court heard the consortium was seeking a review of council decisions going back to 2023.<\/p>\n
The consortium is seeking an extension of time to bring their application for a judicial review which is opposed by council.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is true that the rates notices which they received, they received over the period in 2025, which gave effect to the budget decision,\u201d tax barrister David Marks, KC, said.<\/p>\n
\u201cBut the budget decision is sitting there since 2023.<\/p>\n
\u201cThat\u2019s why we say that the 28 days to bring a (judicial review application)should be observed, and we will oppose that.\u201d<\/p>\n
Mr Marks argued the extension of time application should be decided prior to the final case being heard.<\/p>\n
Jonathan Horton, KC, for the consortium, submitted both matters should heard at the same time to save resources and costs as was usual. The consortium is also seeking relief from council decisions under the Civil Proceedings Act which is not limited by time.<\/p>\n
Justice Graeme Crow found merit in a staged approach setting the extension of time point and a strike out application foreshadowed by council to be heard in December.<\/p>\n
\u201cThen directions can be made necessary to take the matter forward to a final hearing in respect of the matters that the extension of time is not required,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The developers behind the $3.6bn Queen\u2019s Wharf precinct are suing Brisbane City Council, the Queensland Valuer General 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