A few observations about this, Tom.
First, it's my understanding that Scandinavia was settled more or less
simultaneously by Germanic people moving from the south and what the Swedes
call "Lapps" (this is a term considered vulgar in Norway - they are called
Samisk people there) from the north. The point is that there was no
previous population who were displaced in the settlement process, and so no
"traditional owners". In Australia, the indigenous population had been
around for something in the order of 40,000 years prior to white invasion.
Second, (and once again, my understanding is limited here) Allemannsretten
is meant to allow transit of land rather than activity on that land,
specifically for right of access to other land. Transit through Aboriginal
land on roads such as the Mereenie Loop has not been an issue here, but
rather the activity of birdwatching (and probably other activities including
camping) on the land.
Bill
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From: "Tom Sjolund" <>
Sent: Friday, August 20, 2010 6:02 PM
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Subject: Trespassing
Hi,
I originally come from Sweden were they have a Law call "allemansrätten",
(lit. "everyman's right") Please read more at
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freedom_to_roam
Would it not be great to have such a Law in place in Australia?
Then maybe we all could see the Parrot?
Maybe us "birders" should push for a Right to roam law?
Cheers,
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