Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Synopsis The subject commences with an historical background to the land rights movement, specifically the movement in England during the 1830s. The fraudulent nature of the British claim to Australia is also examined in the light of international law at the time. The status of land rights legislation in each of the States and Territories is discussed and, where possible, a current dispute is used as a case study. The current political climate is then examined to stress the capability of mining companies to turn public opinion against land rights. The subject concludes with a comparative study of the status of land rights in another country with an indigenous people.
Assessment Essay one (1500 words): 30% + Essay two (2500 words): 30% + Overview essay (2000 words): 40%