Land use, development and social impact on Cape York Peninsula

This study is about the mechanisms of impact assessment, participation and decision-making in two recent development projects in Aboriginal domains in Cape York Peninsula. It investigates the degree to which Aboriginal perspectives are accommodated. Review of the case studies suggest that planning mechanisms do not facilitate the equitable reconciliation of Aboriginal concerns. The failure of contemporary planning regimes to accommodate Aboriginal concerns raises the potential for their marginalisation as the region is developed. These findings highlight the need for the reform of the institutional and legislative arrangements which govern development, impact assessment and planning. Bargaining theory is suggested as a framework for these

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