Last minute talks are being held to try to resolve a dispute over changes to Queensland’s land valuation laws.

The Queensland Government says the amendments will be debated in Parliament this week, after a fortnight’s delay.

Business and property groups say the new laws will lead to massive increases in land tax bills.

Natural Resources Minister Stephen Robertson denies that, but he has foreshadowed changes.

“We have said all along we are prepared to meet legitimate concerns in how we are progressing this matter,” he said.

“Discussions are continuing with the Property Council to meet a number of their concerns.

“I would hope that we’ll have resolutions to those concerns over the next 24 hours so let’s see what comes out of that.”

However, property valuer and consumer advocate Iain Herriot says the State Government is trying to recoup revenue lost when it sells its assets.

Mr Herriot says it will increase taxes for the average investment property owner by $1,500 a year.

He says Queensland is the first state to change its valuation laws.

“Somebody has come up with a bright idea,” he said.

“Mr Robertson’s been led down the path – he’s failed to consider the implications and the affects and how this will impact on the average Queenslander.

“The flow-on affects to the general economy will be horrendous.

“The government just doesn’t have the resources to do what its proposing to do – it doesn’t have enough valuers.