If this ever were to happen, the opportunity to own and work the land...'cornerstone of their ongoing development and future economic success' how could it possibly succeed.
The constant demand by activists, aboriginal groups, do-gooders and aboriginals of varying degree for (besides more money) to be given land so that they can embrace their heritage and cultures. Return to how they used to live and once again become independent and self sufficient.
It does sound like a most excellent idea. All the above mentioned groups having their demands met, the welfare burden will decrease dramatically, the Govt and tax payers will save billions annually.Sounds too good to be true.
Those living regular lives, working and bringing up families arent going to want to lose what they have worked hard for. Those who have no interest in working, educated or not, and are totally dependent on hand outs, arent going to want to lose that either. The full blooded, the first people, who perhaps live off the land, havent evolved and remain nomads and hunters and gatherers. Perhaps it is too good to be true

jodelie, I remember a famous quote from Bob Hawk on land rights. He said something like, "give them Frazer Island and let them hunt and gather for their food, but in dugouts with spears not speed boats and 303's.

Rehctub, no politician these days would dare utter those words, they'd rather be walked over that upset anybody.
It frustrates me that most of the ones stirring the pot, constantly demanding more funds, more compensation, encouraging separatism and racism are educated, white collar, half,quarter castes or less. Plus the white idiots and pollies jumping on the band wagon. Someone eventually has to say 'cut the crap', before the monster that has been created gets out of control.