... , especially land rights. Land-rights acts were put forward by the Australian government in 1976, then again in 1993 (Native Title Act)which gave Aborigines certain property rights that in the past they were denied, forced to settle in compounds. The National Native Title Tribunal was especially groundbreaking in dealing with Aboriginal claims for land that they rightly believed was taken from them. This ... resulted in a lot of compensation being given to the Aborigines, but also indigenous land use agreements. These saw negotiations on land between native title-holders and the land use...

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... and Torres Strait Islander peoples, non-Indigenous Australians and the nation of Australia can forge a new relationship based on mutual understanding, recognition and respect as stated by the Australians for Native Title and Reconciliation (ANTaR, 2002). All Australians seek an Australian society that is based on recognised rights, fair dealing, friendly relations and shared respect. The Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation's vision is ... ...

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