Duncan Flags 30,000-Plus Backlog in State Land Applications During Budget Scrutiny On the first day of scrutiny of the 2026 Budget Estimates, I brought into focus the backlog of more than 30,000 letters of interest for state lands, pressing the government on delays in land surveys and housing-related applications. I was told that all surveys scheduled for 2025 have been completed, but I pointed out that thousands of applicants remain waiting, particularly in Region Four, which has the highest nu