An Australian company, Brampton Enterprises, has lodged an appeal against a Queensland Land Court decision that could result in the forfeiture of its leases on Brampton Island, located 35 kilometres north-east of Mackay, Australia. The court ruled last week that the leases could be revoked due to breaches of lease conditions related to the neglect of the island's resort facilities.

The 14-hectare resort, purchased by Brampton Enterprises in 2010—a company linked to United Petroleum—was closed in 2011. Despite plans to develop new facilities, the Land Court found the resort "dilapidated to the point of falling down," with the tidal rock pool "being reclaimed by the sea." The island once accommodated up to 220 guests, featured a three-hole golf course, and had an operating airstrip.

An inspection report noted, "Following the resort's reported closure in 2011, it appears likely that the assets have essentially been abandoned and left to be taken over by the ravages of nature."

Natural Resources Minister Dale Last will make the final decision on whether the land is retaken by the state. A Department of Justice spokesperson confirmed that Brampton Enterprises filed the appeal on August 24, 2026.

Local resident Michelle Cox, 67, reflected on the resort's past significance, saying it was an important part of the community during her youth.

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