The state of Tasmania in Australia has no active Aboriginal land claims, primarily due to its complex history of colonization and land dispossession. While there have been land rights movements and some recognition of Aboriginal heritage, formal land claims under the Native Title Act have not been successful in Tasmania. Other states, like New South Wales and Queensland, have recognized land claims and granted native title to Aboriginal groups.
An Aboriginal claim refers to a legal assertion made by Indigenous peoples regarding their rights to land, resources, or self-governance based on their historical and cultural connection to those areas. These claims often arise in the context of land disputes and can lead to negotiations with governments for recognition, compensation, or the establishment of treaties. Aboriginal claims aim to address historical injustices and assert the sovereignty and rights of Indigenous communities.
The law recognizing the land rights of Aboriginal Australians, known as the Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act, was passed in 1976. This landmark legislation allowed for the claim of land by Aboriginal groups in the Northern Territory, marking a significant step towards acknowledging their rights and sovereignty. Over the years, various other laws and policies have also been enacted to support Aboriginal rights and land claims across Australia.
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Arkansas claims this distinction. *Edit: Arkansas used to claim this distinction, they changed their state nickname to "The Natural State" in 1995.
Kenneth Maddock has written: 'Anthropology, law and the definition of Australian Aboriginal rights to land' -- subject(s): Aboriginal Australians, Land tenure, Land tenure (Primitive law) 'Your land is our land' -- subject(s): Aboriginal Australians, Government policy, Land reform, Land tenure, Politics and government, Race relations
Melissa Perry has written: 'Australian native title law' -- subject(s): Aboriginal Australians, Claims, Land tenure, Law and legislation, Native title (Australia)
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Ian Palmer has written: 'Buying back the land' -- subject(s): Aboriginal Australians, Australia, Australia. Aboriginal Land Fund Commission, Land tenure
red is the earth and the relationship with the land, yellow is the sun, and black is the Aboriginal peoples.
All states ratified the document
No land south of 60 degrees S on earth is 'owned' by anyone, nation-state or otherwise. All this land is governed by the Antarctic Treaty, which specifically holds all existing land claims in abeyance, and prohibits future land claims. Ownership of Antarctica is not important, because the phenomenon does not exist.
You cannot make a claim of adverse possession on any government owned land. It is exempt from such claims.