Indigenous property rights and river management

J Sheehan1

  • 1Australian Property Institute, National Secretariat, 6 Campion Street, Deakin, ACT 2600, and Land Tribunal, Level 9, 40 Tank Street, Brisbane, Queensland 4000, Australia.

Summary

Indigenous property rights in Australia create complex challenges for river management. Integrating indigenous values with current practices can enhance resource sustainability and native title recognition.

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