Commercial Implications of Native Title

This book focuses on the extensive commercial implications of Mabo, Wik and the 1997 native title legislation. It covers: Australian native title legislation and cases; the Wik decision and post-Wik legislative options; the government's proposed changes to the Native Title Act; Cape York and Crescent Head Agreements; the Century Zinc negotiations; accounting and auditing implications; implications for mining and pastoral companies; freshwater resources and native title; leases and native title; native title negotiations and mediations; native title policy issues for governments; practical steps for professional advisers; and, evidence and proof of native title.