2004, ISBN: 9780409319217

LexisNexis Butterworths, Australia, 2004. Softcover. VG+ (Very Good plus). This new edition provides a comprehensive and substantially revised treatment of the law of native title in Au… Mehr…

LexisNexis Butterworths, Australia, 2004. Softcover. VG+ (Very Good plus). This new edition provides a comprehensive and substantially revised treatment of the law of native title in Australia and takes account of the landmark High Court of Australia decisions in Yarmirr (2001), Western Australia v Ward (2002), Wilson v Anderson (2002) and Yorta Yorta (2002). It also includes: the history and relationship of the law of native title to the dispossession of the indigenous people and colonisation of Australia; an account of Mabo, Wik and the Ten Point Plan; the retreat from Mabo in Western Australia v Ward and Yorta Yorta; a consideration of the concept, proof, content, compensation and extinguishment of native title; the making of a native title claim; the fiduciary obligation as to native title; the implications of native title for future dealings, resource development and traditional pursuits; an account of the role of the National Native Title Tribunal, the Federal Court and representative bodies; the constitutional framework including the role of the states and territories; and a comparison with the regional agreement approach in North America. Provided is a synthesis of both the common law and legislation, explaining how the Native Title Act 1993 affirms, supplements or overrides the common law. Aboriginal Studies. Prev. ownership on prelim. pp. lxv, 771 #0918R Elizabeth's Bookshops have been one of Australia's premier independent book dealers since 1973. Elizabeth's family-owned business operates four branches in Perth CBD, Fremantle (WA), and Newtown (NSW). All orders are dispatched within 24 hours from our Fremantle Warehouse. All items can be viewed at Elizabeth's Bookshop Warehouse, 23 Queen Victoria Street\, Fremantle WA. (Please note: Over standard weight. Orders via ABE Books may incur additional postage charges. We will contact you prior to processing order to request your approval or contact us to confirm postage cost.), LexisNexis Butterworths, Australia, 2004, 3<