This book focuses on the extensive commercial implications of Mabo, Wik and the 1997 native title legislation. It covers: Australian native title legislation and cases The Wik decision and post-Wik legislative optionsThe government's proposed changes to the Native Title ActCape York and Crescent Head AgreementsThe Century Zinc negotiationsAccounting and auditing implicationsImplications for mining and pastoral companiesFreshwater resources and native titleLeases and native titleNative title negotiations and mediationsNative title policy issues for governmentsPractical steps for professional advisersEvidence and proof of native title