In this book, Mantziaris, a barrister, and Martin, an anthropologist, explore the question of the legal framework for native title management following a determination of native title in favour of a particular indigenous group. The book clarifies, for native title practitioners, what is involved in establishing native title corporations and the legal and policy problems that will be faced. It proposes reform of the law in a particular area that will become increasingly important: the representation and management of native title after it has been recognized.

Table of Contents

PART 1 - THE CHARACTER OF THE TITLE
Native Title: The Product of a Recognition Space
Aspects of Native Title Content

PART 2 - THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR TITLE MANAGEMENT
Overview of the Title Management System
Legislative Policy
The Trust or Agency Relationship
The Corporation
Corporate Activity in the Pre-Determination Period

PART 3 - A DESIGN PROCESS FOR NATIVE TITLE INSTITUTIONS
Introduction to the Institutional Design Process
Circumstances and Institutional Setting of the Native Title Group
Institutional Facilities and Design Principles
Practical Illustrations of the Design Process

Table of Cases
Table of Statutes
Index