The Federal government compulsorily acquires Tom's land as the proposed site for a new freeway.He is not compensated.Tom may be able to challenge the acquisition on the ground that:

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The Australian Constitution provides for 'just compensation' to be paid to landowners when their land is compulsorily acquired by the government. Therefore, Tom may be able to challenge the acquisition on the grounds that he has not been compensated. The other options (B, C, and D) are incorrect as the Federal government does have the power to compulsorily acquire land, it is presumed to be in the interest of the public, and the power of compulsory acquisition is shared between both the Federal and State governments.

The Federal Government Compulsorily Acquires Tom's Land as the Proposed