PhD Confirmation Presentation Designing and Building a System for Managing Property Restrictions and Responsibilities Rohan Bennett 15 th June 2005 Supervisors:

PhD Confirmation PresentationPhD Confirmation Presentation

Designing and Building a Designing and Building a System for Managing Property System for Managing Property Restrictions and Restrictions and Responsibilities Responsibilities

Rohan BennettRohan Bennett

1515thth June 2005 June 2005

PhD Confirmation PresentationPhD Confirmation Presentation

Designing and Building a Designing and Building a System for Managing Property System for Managing Property Restrictions and Restrictions and Responsibilities Responsibilities

Rohan BennettRohan Bennett

1515thth June 2005 June 2005

Supervisors:Prof. Ian Williamson Ms. Jude Wallace

Guest: Prof. Harlan Onsrud

Panel: Prof. Ian Williamson Assoc. Prof. Gary Hunter Dr. Abbas Rajabifard Ms. Jude Wallace

OverviewOverviewOverviewOverview

1.1. Introduction to the Research ProblemIntroduction to the Research Problem

2.2. Research DirectionResearch Direction• Hypothesis, Aims & Objectives, Expected Hypothesis, Aims & Objectives, Expected

OutcomesOutcomes

3.3. Background and Foreground LiteratureBackground and Foreground Literature

4.4. Proposed MethodologyProposed Methodology

5.5. Progress To DateProgress To Date

6.6. Publications and PresentationsPublications and Presentations

1.1. Introduction to the Research ProblemIntroduction to the Research Problem

2.2. Research DirectionResearch Direction• Hypothesis, Aims & Objectives, Expected Hypothesis, Aims & Objectives, Expected

OutcomesOutcomes

3.3. Background and Foreground LiteratureBackground and Foreground Literature

4.4. Proposed MethodologyProposed Methodology

5.5. Progress To DateProgress To Date

6.6. Publications and PresentationsPublications and Presentations

1.1. Introduction Introduction to the to the Research Research ProblemProblem

1.1. Introduction Introduction to the to the Research Research ProblemProblem

1. Introduction to the Research 1. Introduction to the Research ProblemProblem1. Introduction to the Research 1. Introduction to the Research ProblemProblem

• Private ownership of property is basis of Private ownership of property is basis of modern Western Economies modern Western Economies

• What do we expect from ‘ownership’? What do we expect from ‘ownership’? • How do we our secure ‘ownership’?How do we our secure ‘ownership’?

• Private ownership of property is basis of Private ownership of property is basis of modern Western Economies modern Western Economies

• What do we expect from ‘ownership’? What do we expect from ‘ownership’? • How do we our secure ‘ownership’?How do we our secure ‘ownership’?

• The Torrens System of RegistrationThe Torrens System of Registration

– The PrinciplesThe Principles• MirrorMirror• CurtainCurtain• InsuranceInsurance

– Implementing the SystemImplementing the System

• The Torrens System of RegistrationThe Torrens System of Registration

– The PrinciplesThe Principles• MirrorMirror• CurtainCurtain• InsuranceInsurance

– Implementing the SystemImplementing the System


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• Post WWIIPost WWII– Rise of the Regulatory and Rise of the Regulatory and

Sustainability MovementsSustainability Movements– The Emergence of Restrictions and The Emergence of Restrictions and

ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities– Torrens under threat….Torrens under threat….

• Post WWIIPost WWII– Rise of the Regulatory and Rise of the Regulatory and

Sustainability MovementsSustainability Movements– The Emergence of Restrictions and The Emergence of Restrictions and

ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities– Torrens under threat….Torrens under threat….

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Planning Zone

Heritage Protection Area

NoiseRestriction

Mining Lease

But wait there’s more….

• Aboriginal Land Act 1991• Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders (Land Holding) Act

1985• Acquisition of Land Act 1991• Acquisition Of Land Amendment Act 1999• Administrative Boundaries Terminology Act 1985• Allan And Stark Burnett Lane Subway Authorisation Act

1926• Ambulance Service Act 1991 • Ambulance Service Amendment Act 1997 • Anzac Square Development Project Act 1982• Associations Incorporation Act 1981• Associations Incorporation Amendment Act 1995 • Auctioneers And Agents Act 1971• Australia And New Zealand Banking Group Limited

(Nmrb) Act 1991

But wait there’s more….

• Aboriginal Land Act 1991• Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders (Land Holding) Act

1985• Acquisition of Land Act 1991• Acquisition Of Land Amendment Act 1999• Administrative Boundaries Terminology Act 1985• Allan And Stark Burnett Lane Subway Authorisation Act

1926• Ambulance Service Act 1991 • Ambulance Service Amendment Act 1997 • Anzac Square Development Project Act 1982• Associations Incorporation Act 1981• Associations Incorporation Amendment Act 1995 • Auctioneers And Agents Act 1971• Australia And New Zealand Banking Group Limited

(Nmrb) Act 1991


Some of the 180 QLD ACTS including RRs over land

Still more….

• Bank Of New Zealand (Transfer Of Undertaking) Act 1997

• Beach Protection Act 1968• Body Corporate And Community Management Act 1997• Brisbane City Council Business And Procedure Act 1939• Brisbane Forest Park Act 1977• Building Legislation Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1998 • Building Units And Group Titles Act 1994 • Building Units And Group Titles Regulation 1998 • Canals Act 1958• Central Queensland Coal Associates Agreement

Amendment Act 1997 • Central Queensland Coal Associates Agreement

Variation Act 1996• D• E• ………………• ZZ

Still more….

• Bank Of New Zealand (Transfer Of Undertaking) Act 1997

• Beach Protection Act 1968• Body Corporate And Community Management Act 1997• Brisbane City Council Business And Procedure Act 1939• Brisbane Forest Park Act 1977• Building Legislation Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1998 • Building Units And Group Titles Act 1994 • Building Units And Group Titles Regulation 1998 • Canals Act 1958• Central Queensland Coal Associates Agreement

Amendment Act 1997 • Central Queensland Coal Associates Agreement

Variation Act 1996• D• E• ………………• ZZ


Some of the 180 QLD ACTS including RRs over land

• Torrens principles are challenged and the Torrens principles are challenged and the Title is no longer a ‘one-stop-shop’ for all Title is no longer a ‘one-stop-shop’ for all interestsinterests

• Alternative management regimes have been Alternative management regimes have been built in a reactive, ad hoc and uncoordinated built in a reactive, ad hoc and uncoordinated manner…manner…– “ “A A serious omissionserious omission in current land administrating in current land administrating

systems is the absence of records of encumbrances systems is the absence of records of encumbrances and restrictions pursuant to public law.…”and restrictions pursuant to public law.…”

– It is important that attention should be devoted to It is important that attention should be devoted to the retention of up-to-date records of this the retention of up-to-date records of this information.”information.”

– Van Der Molen (2004) Van Der Molen (2004)

• Torrens principles are challenged and the Torrens principles are challenged and the Title is no longer a ‘one-stop-shop’ for all Title is no longer a ‘one-stop-shop’ for all interestsinterests

• Alternative management regimes have been Alternative management regimes have been built in a reactive, ad hoc and uncoordinated built in a reactive, ad hoc and uncoordinated manner…manner…– “ “A A serious omissionserious omission in current land administrating in current land administrating

systems is the absence of records of encumbrances systems is the absence of records of encumbrances and restrictions pursuant to public law.…”and restrictions pursuant to public law.…”

– It is important that attention should be devoted to It is important that attention should be devoted to the retention of up-to-date records of this the retention of up-to-date records of this information.”information.”

– Van Der Molen (2004) Van Der Molen (2004)


• Problem Statement:Problem Statement:

““The current administration of The current administration of property restrictions and property restrictions and

responsibilities is reactive, ad-responsibilities is reactive, ad-hoc and lacks coordination. This hoc and lacks coordination. This

makes it difficult, if not makes it difficult, if not impossible, to deliver sustainable impossible, to deliver sustainable

development”development”

• Problem Statement:Problem Statement:

““The current administration of The current administration of property restrictions and property restrictions and

responsibilities is reactive, ad-responsibilities is reactive, ad-hoc and lacks coordination. This hoc and lacks coordination. This

makes it difficult, if not makes it difficult, if not impossible, to deliver sustainable impossible, to deliver sustainable



2. Research 2. Research DirectionDirection

2. Research 2. Research DirectionDirection

• To date, To date, no attemptno attempt has been made has been made to develop an analytical to develop an analytical frameworkframework or or ontologyontology for restrictions and for restrictions and responsibilitiesresponsibilities

• Therefore, discussions relating to Therefore, discussions relating to the administration of restrictions the administration of restrictions are impeded and no best practice are impeded and no best practice management models have management models have prevailed. prevailed.

• To date, To date, no attemptno attempt has been made has been made to develop an analytical to develop an analytical frameworkframework or or ontologyontology for restrictions and for restrictions and responsibilitiesresponsibilities

• Therefore, discussions relating to Therefore, discussions relating to the administration of restrictions the administration of restrictions are impeded and no best practice are impeded and no best practice management models have management models have prevailed. prevailed.

2. Research Direction2. Research Direction2. Research Direction2. Research Direction

• Proposed solutions for the Proposed solutions for the administration problems have administration problems have been… been… – ComplexComplex – ExpensiveExpensive – Government focusedGovernment focused

• And have not considered…And have not considered…– End-User requirementsEnd-User requirements – Private sector involvementPrivate sector involvement and and – Emerging Geo-ICTEmerging Geo-ICT and the and the

Importance of the Spatial Importance of the Spatial DimensionDimension

• Proposed solutions for the Proposed solutions for the administration problems have administration problems have been… been… – ComplexComplex – ExpensiveExpensive – Government focusedGovernment focused

• And have not considered…And have not considered…– End-User requirementsEnd-User requirements – Private sector involvementPrivate sector involvement and and – Emerging Geo-ICTEmerging Geo-ICT and the and the

Importance of the Spatial Importance of the Spatial DimensionDimension


• A concise definition and classification A concise definition and classification model for restrictions and responsibilities model for restrictions and responsibilities needs to be establishedneeds to be established

• This will assist the development of This will assist the development of appropriate management modelsappropriate management models

• Both the classification and management Both the classification and management models must consider:models must consider:– The end-user requirements The end-user requirements – The potential role of the private sectorThe potential role of the private sector– The importance of The importance of

defining the spatial dimensiondefining the spatial dimension– The use of emerging Geo-ICTsThe use of emerging Geo-ICTs

• A concise definition and classification A concise definition and classification model for restrictions and responsibilities model for restrictions and responsibilities needs to be establishedneeds to be established

• This will assist the development of This will assist the development of appropriate management modelsappropriate management models

• Both the classification and management Both the classification and management models must consider:models must consider:– The end-user requirements The end-user requirements – The potential role of the private sectorThe potential role of the private sector– The importance of The importance of

defining the spatial dimensiondefining the spatial dimension– The use of emerging Geo-ICTsThe use of emerging Geo-ICTs



NewClassification

Model forRestrictions

and Responsibiliti

es

NewClassification

Model forRestrictions

and Responsibiliti

es

Management Models

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and Responsibiliti

es

Management Models

For Restrictions

and Responsibiliti

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SustainableDevelopment


• Research Hypothesis:Research Hypothesis:

““The development of a The development of a classification model and classification model and

accompanying best practice accompanying best practice management models will assist management models will assist

land administration in the land administration in the delivery of sustainable delivery of sustainable


• Research Hypothesis:Research Hypothesis:

““The development of a The development of a classification model and classification model and

accompanying best practice accompanying best practice management models will assist management models will assist

land administration in the land administration in the delivery of sustainable delivery of sustainable



• Aims & Objectives (1):Aims & Objectives (1):

1.1. To To document :document :• the nature of restrictions and the nature of restrictions and

responsibilities and why they are essential responsibilities and why they are essential if we are to achieve sustainabilityif we are to achieve sustainability

• current systems for managing restrictions current systems for managing restrictions and how they have evolvedand how they have evolved

2.2. To To identifyidentify • the information needs of the core end user the information needs of the core end user

groups of restriction and responsibility groups of restriction and responsibility informationinformation

• the role emerging Geo-ICT and the private the role emerging Geo-ICT and the private sector might play in restrictions and sector might play in restrictions and responsibility managementresponsibility management


1.1. To To document :document :• the nature of restrictions and the nature of restrictions and

responsibilities and why they are essential responsibilities and why they are essential if we are to achieve sustainabilityif we are to achieve sustainability

• current systems for managing restrictions current systems for managing restrictions and how they have evolvedand how they have evolved

2.2. To To identifyidentify • the information needs of the core end user the information needs of the core end user

groups of restriction and responsibility groups of restriction and responsibility informationinformation

• the role emerging Geo-ICT and the private the role emerging Geo-ICT and the private sector might play in restrictions and sector might play in restrictions and responsibility managementresponsibility management



3. To 3. To design:design:– an ontology including a robust definition an ontology including a robust definition

and classification model for the diverse and classification model for the diverse range of restrictions and responsibilitiesrange of restrictions and responsibilities

– a toolbox of management approaches and a toolbox of management approaches and apply them to the different classifications apply them to the different classifications of restrictions and responsibilitiesof restrictions and responsibilities

4. To 4. To test and refine:test and refine:– both the classification model and both the classification model and

management toolbox by applying them to management toolbox by applying them to case study scenarioscase study scenarios


3. To 3. To design:design:– an ontology including a robust definition an ontology including a robust definition

and classification model for the diverse and classification model for the diverse range of restrictions and responsibilitiesrange of restrictions and responsibilities

– a toolbox of management approaches and a toolbox of management approaches and apply them to the different classifications apply them to the different classifications of restrictions and responsibilitiesof restrictions and responsibilities

4. To 4. To test and refine:test and refine:– both the classification model and both the classification model and

management toolbox by applying them to management toolbox by applying them to case study scenarioscase study scenarios


• Expected Research Outcomes:Expected Research Outcomes:

1.1. Complete evaluation of restrictions and Complete evaluation of restrictions and responsibilities within case study responsibilities within case study jurisdictionsjurisdictions

2.2. An ontological framework including a robust An ontological framework including a robust definition and classification model of definition and classification model of restrictions and responsibilities restrictions and responsibilities

3.3. A toolbox of management options relating A toolbox of management options relating to the restriction and responsibility to the restriction and responsibility classificationsclassifications

• Expected Research Outcomes:Expected Research Outcomes:

1.1. Complete evaluation of restrictions and Complete evaluation of restrictions and responsibilities within case study responsibilities within case study jurisdictionsjurisdictions

2.2. An ontological framework including a robust An ontological framework including a robust definition and classification model of definition and classification model of restrictions and responsibilities restrictions and responsibilities

3.3. A toolbox of management options relating A toolbox of management options relating to the restriction and responsibility to the restriction and responsibility classificationsclassifications


3. Background 3. Background and and Foreground Foreground LiteratureLiterature

3. Background 3. Background and and Foreground Foreground LiteratureLiterature

Seven core areas of study to date:Seven core areas of study to date:

1.1. Sustainability and the Role of Land Admin.Sustainability and the Role of Land Admin.

2.2. Defining Restrictions and ResponsibilitiesDefining Restrictions and Responsibilities

3.3. The Property Rights DebateThe Property Rights Debate

4.4. Management of Restrictions and Management of Restrictions and Responsibilities within Australian Responsibilities within Australian JurisdictionsJurisdictions

5.5. The Role of Emerging Geo-ICT and the The Role of Emerging Geo-ICT and the Importance of the Spatial DimensionImportance of the Spatial Dimension

6.6. Emerging Users and Providers of Emerging Users and Providers of Restrictions and Responsibility InformationRestrictions and Responsibility Information

7.7. The Value and Application of OntologyThe Value and Application of Ontology

Seven core areas of study to date:Seven core areas of study to date:

1.1. Sustainability and the Role of Land Admin.Sustainability and the Role of Land Admin.

2.2. Defining Restrictions and ResponsibilitiesDefining Restrictions and Responsibilities

3.3. The Property Rights DebateThe Property Rights Debate

4.4. Management of Restrictions and Management of Restrictions and Responsibilities within Australian Responsibilities within Australian JurisdictionsJurisdictions

5.5. The Role of Emerging Geo-ICT and the The Role of Emerging Geo-ICT and the Importance of the Spatial DimensionImportance of the Spatial Dimension

6.6. Emerging Users and Providers of Emerging Users and Providers of Restrictions and Responsibility InformationRestrictions and Responsibility Information

7.7. The Value and Application of OntologyThe Value and Application of Ontology

3. Literature Review3. Literature Review3. Literature Review3. Literature Review

1. Sustainability and the Role of Land 1. Sustainability and the Role of Land Administration (1 of 2)Administration (1 of 2)





LandAdministratio

nFunctions

Land Tenure, Land Valuation, Land

Use, Land Development

LandAdministratio

nFunctions

Land Tenure, Land Valuation, Land

Use, Land Development

Country Context

Country Context

Land Policy

Land Policy

Land Information

Infrastructures

Land Information

Infrastructures

e-Governancee-Citizenship

(Enemark et al, 2004)

Land Administration

underpins Sustainable

Development




Better Land Administration

Better Land Administration

Good Land Information

Good Land Information

Better Land Policy

Better Land Policy

Better Land Use

Better Land Use

(FIG, 1999)

Sustainable Development can only be achieved with good land information

+IntegratedInformation

+IntegratedInformation

2. Defining Restrictions and Responsibilities (1 2. Defining Restrictions and Responsibilities (1 of 5)of 5)

• The Conferral of three powersThe Conferral of three powers– Power of Exclusion or ManagementPower of Exclusion or Management– Power to Use and Profit fromPower to Use and Profit from– Power to TransferPower to Transfer

• Legal Statement involving three entitiesLegal Statement involving three entities


• The Conferral of three powersThe Conferral of three powers– Power of Exclusion or ManagementPower of Exclusion or Management– Power to Use and Profit fromPower to Use and Profit from– Power to TransferPower to Transfer

• Legal Statement involving three entitiesLegal Statement involving three entities


Right Holder

Resourceor Land

Property Right

Right Holder

Resourceor Land

Property Right

Government and Citizens

a.

b.




Owner Proprietor Claimant Authorised User

Authorised Entrant

Access X X X X X

Withdrawal X X X X

Management X X X X

Exclusion X X

Alienation X

Bundles of rights associated with position

(Ostrom and Schlager, 1996)



LAND TENURE THEORY


Organising Theory

Classifications

PRIVATEPRIVATE

PUBLICPUBLIC

COMMONCOMMON

OPEN ACCESSOPEN ACCESS

Own

Lease

Sharecrop

Mortgage

Own

Lease

Sharecrop

Mortgage



CLASSIFICATION THEORY ??


Organising Theory

Classifications

CLASS 1 ?CLASS 1 ?

CLASS 2 ?CLASS 2 ?

CLASS 3 ?CLASS 3 ?

CLASS 4 ?CLASS 4 ?

Sub Class 1.1 ?

Sub Class 1.2 ?

Sub Class 1.3 ?

Sub Class 1.4 ?

Sub Class 1.1 ?

Sub Class 1.2 ?

Sub Class 1.3 ?

Sub Class 1.4 ?



• Hohfeld’s System of Jural RelationsHohfeld’s System of Jural Relations

• The Evolution of Restrictions and The Evolution of Restrictions and ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities


• Hohfeld’s System of Jural RelationsHohfeld’s System of Jural Relations

• The Evolution of Restrictions and The Evolution of Restrictions and ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities

Elements Correlatives Opposites

Right Duty No Right

Privilege No Right Duty

Power Immunity Disability

Immunity Disability Liability

Agrarian Society: Agricultural, Tax, Infrastructure Restrictions

Industrial Society with Land Markets:Title Restrictions

Regulated Society: Subdivision, Building & Zoning Restrictions

Sustainable Society: Environmental & Social Restrictions

AD 0000s 1000s 1700s 1900s 1950s 2000s

3. The Property Rights Debate (1 of 1)3. The Property Rights Debate (1 of 1)

• Two primary lines of argument….Two primary lines of argument….– Free Market EconomistsFree Market Economists

VSVS

– Good GovernanceGood Governance

• Compensation – A Central IssueCompensation – A Central Issue

3. The Property Rights Debate (1 of 1)3. The Property Rights Debate (1 of 1)

• Two primary lines of argument….Two primary lines of argument….– Free Market EconomistsFree Market Economists

VSVS

– Good GovernanceGood Governance

• Compensation – A Central IssueCompensation – A Central Issue


4. Management of Restrictions and 4. Management of Restrictions and Responsibilities within Australian Jurisdictions Responsibilities within Australian Jurisdictions (1 of 1)(1 of 1)

• Two approaches are evident…Two approaches are evident…– The Revolutionary ApproachThe Revolutionary Approach

• Complete Overhaul and Integration of SystemsComplete Overhaul and Integration of Systems• Manage all RRR by six functionsManage all RRR by six functions• Single point of Ministerial ResponsibilitySingle point of Ministerial Responsibility• Unbundling of markets and creation of new rights Unbundling of markets and creation of new rights

marketsmarkets• Cadastral Layer a linking attributeCadastral Layer a linking attribute

– The Evolutionary ApproachThe Evolutionary Approach• Scale up the existing Torrens SystemScale up the existing Torrens System• Examples: VIC, NSW, WA and its SLIPExamples: VIC, NSW, WA and its SLIP

• What about Title Insurance……. ? ?What about Title Insurance……. ? ?

4. Management of Restrictions and 4. Management of Restrictions and Responsibilities within Australian Jurisdictions Responsibilities within Australian Jurisdictions (1 of 1)(1 of 1)

• Two approaches are evident…Two approaches are evident…– The Revolutionary ApproachThe Revolutionary Approach

• Complete Overhaul and Integration of SystemsComplete Overhaul and Integration of Systems• Manage all RRR by six functionsManage all RRR by six functions• Single point of Ministerial ResponsibilitySingle point of Ministerial Responsibility• Unbundling of markets and creation of new rights Unbundling of markets and creation of new rights

marketsmarkets• Cadastral Layer a linking attributeCadastral Layer a linking attribute

– The Evolutionary ApproachThe Evolutionary Approach• Scale up the existing Torrens SystemScale up the existing Torrens System• Examples: VIC, NSW, WA and its SLIPExamples: VIC, NSW, WA and its SLIP

• What about Title Insurance……. ? ?What about Title Insurance……. ? ?


5. The Application of Emerging Geo-ICT and 5. The Application of Emerging Geo-ICT and the Importance of the Spatial Component (1 the Importance of the Spatial Component (1 of 4)of 4)

• A number of technologies ready to be A number of technologies ready to be applied to the problem including..applied to the problem including..

– Web ServicesWeb Services• OGC Standards – WMS, WFS, WCS, CWS OGC Standards – WMS, WFS, WCS, CWS

– Location Enabled DiagramsLocation Enabled Diagrams

– Next Generation GISNext Generation GIS


• A number of technologies ready to be A number of technologies ready to be applied to the problem including..applied to the problem including..

– Web ServicesWeb Services• OGC Standards – WMS, WFS, WCS, CWS OGC Standards – WMS, WFS, WCS, CWS

– Location Enabled DiagramsLocation Enabled Diagrams

– Next Generation GISNext Generation GIS


Location EnabledPlatform


Oracle, Microsoft and IBM are enabling systems to store and manage all types of spatial information

Locations(points)

(x1,y1)

(x2,y2)

Networks(lines)

(x1,y1)

(x2,y2)

Parcels(polygons)

(x1,y1)

(x2,y2)

(x3,y3)

Imagery(raster)

Structured Networks(topology)

Addresses (geocoded points)

Level 17101 Collins StreetMelbourne3000=(x1,y1(x2,y2)(x3,y3)(x4,y4)




The location-enabled platform integrates enterprise GIS and core business applications

EnterpriseGIS

BusinessIntelligence

Data Warehousing

EmergencyResponse

Land Managementand Cadastre

Utilities and

Transport



• Next Generation GIS (Elfick, 2005)Next Generation GIS (Elfick, 2005)– 64bit Technology64bit Technology– Sub Millimetre PrecisionSub Millimetre Precision– Coordinated CadastreCoordinated Cadastre


• Next Generation GIS (Elfick, 2005)Next Generation GIS (Elfick, 2005)– 64bit Technology64bit Technology– Sub Millimetre PrecisionSub Millimetre Precision– Coordinated CadastreCoordinated Cadastre


Survey Database feature classParcels

Data typeField nameAllow nulls

OBJECTID Object ID SHAPE Geometry YesJoined Short integer No

ParcelName String NoPlanID Long integer No

ParcelType Short integer NoStatedArea Double YesCompiled Short integer No

TrueMidBrg Short integer NoHistorical Short integer No

SytemStartDate Date NoSystemEndDate Date NoLegalStartDate Date YesLegalEndDate Date Yes

SHAPE_Length Double YesSHAPE_Area Double Yes

CentroidX Double YesCentroidY Double Yes

AccuracyID Long integer No

Survey Database feature classLines



ParcelID Long integer NoSequence Long integer YesFromPoint Long integer No

ToPoint Long integer NoBearing Double YesDistance Double YesLineType Short integer NoRadius Double Yes

ArcDistance Double YesDelta Double Yes

CenterPoint Long integer YesHistorical Short integer No

SHAPE_Length Double YesRadialBearing Double Yes

TangentBearing Double YesEntryParameters Short integer No

AccuracyID Long integer Yes

Survey Database feature classPoints



PointCode String YesPointName String YesHistorical Short integer NoRemarks String Yes

Contourable Short integer NoSystemStartDate Date YesSystemEndDate Date YesLegalStartDate Date YesLegalEndDate Date Yes

ParcelParcel

6. Emerging Information Users and Providers 6. Emerging Information Users and Providers (1 of 1) (1 of 1)

• Organisations undertaking:Organisations undertaking:– Asset Management – Utility CompaniesAsset Management – Utility Companies– Risk Assessment – Insurance Firms, Financial Risk Assessment – Insurance Firms, Financial

InstitutionsInstitutions– Land Prospecting – Property DevelopersLand Prospecting – Property Developers– Emergency Response – Government, Voluntary OrgsEmergency Response – Government, Voluntary Orgs– Agriculture Production – Farmers, GraziersAgriculture Production – Farmers, Graziers

Netherlands Case StudyNetherlands Case Study- Electrical Cables now considered - Electrical Cables now considered

immovable immovable propertyproperty

- Utilities to manage integrated datasets - Utilities to manage integrated datasets

6. Emerging Information Users and Providers 6. Emerging Information Users and Providers (1 of 1) (1 of 1)

• Organisations undertaking:Organisations undertaking:– Asset Management – Utility CompaniesAsset Management – Utility Companies– Risk Assessment – Insurance Firms, Financial Risk Assessment – Insurance Firms, Financial

InstitutionsInstitutions– Land Prospecting – Property DevelopersLand Prospecting – Property Developers– Emergency Response – Government, Voluntary OrgsEmergency Response – Government, Voluntary Orgs– Agriculture Production – Farmers, GraziersAgriculture Production – Farmers, Graziers

Netherlands Case StudyNetherlands Case Study- Electrical Cables now considered - Electrical Cables now considered

immovable immovable propertyproperty

- Utilities to manage integrated datasets - Utilities to manage integrated datasets


7. The Value of Ontology7. The Value of Ontology

• What is Ontology?What is Ontology?– 2 Components2 Components

• Why develop an Ontology?Why develop an Ontology?• When to use OntologyWhen to use Ontology

– Domain:Domain:• Small Corpus, Formal Categories, Stable Entities, Small Corpus, Formal Categories, Stable Entities,

Restricted Entities, Clear EdgesRestricted Entities, Clear Edges

– ParticipantsParticipants• Expert Cataloguers, Authoritative judgement, Expert Cataloguers, Authoritative judgement,

Coordinated users, Expert UsersCoordinated users, Expert Users

• How do we develop an Ontology?How do we develop an Ontology?

7. The Value of Ontology7. The Value of Ontology

• What is Ontology?What is Ontology?– 2 Components2 Components

• Why develop an Ontology?Why develop an Ontology?• When to use OntologyWhen to use Ontology

– Domain:Domain:• Small Corpus, Formal Categories, Stable Entities, Small Corpus, Formal Categories, Stable Entities,

Restricted Entities, Clear EdgesRestricted Entities, Clear Edges

– ParticipantsParticipants• Expert Cataloguers, Authoritative judgement, Expert Cataloguers, Authoritative judgement,

Coordinated users, Expert UsersCoordinated users, Expert Users

• How do we develop an Ontology?How do we develop an Ontology?


4. Proposed 4. Proposed Research Research ProcedureProcedure

4. Proposed 4. Proposed Research Research ProcedureProcedure

4. Proposed Methodology4. Proposed Methodology4. Proposed Methodology4. Proposed Methodology

ConceptIdentify and define need for the new system.

ConceptIdentify and define need for the new system.

RequirementsAnalyze information needs of the systems end users.

RequirementsAnalyze information needs of the systems end users.

Design & DevelopmentCreate a blueprint for the design with necessary specifications for information and technology

Design & DevelopmentCreate a blueprint for the design with necessary specifications for information and technology

TestingEvaluates the system in relation to the expected or intended functionality

TestingEvaluates the system in relation to the expected or intended functionality

The Systems Development Life

Cycle

ConceptConceptConceptConcept

Problem DefinitionProblem DefinitionLiterature ReviewLiterature Review

Sustainability and Land Administration

Sustainability and Land Administration

The Property Rights DebateThe Property Rights Debate

Emerging Information User and Provider groups

Emerging Information User and Provider groups

Emerging Geo-ICTEmerging Geo-ICT

Property Rights vs. Property Restrictions and Responsibilities

Property Rights vs. Property Restrictions and Responsibilities

Alternative forms of RRR land management

Alternative forms of RRR land management

HypothesisHypothesis

Aim & ObjectivesAim & Objectives

MethodologyMethodology

Confirmation Report

Confirmation Report

SatisfySatisfyObjective 1Objective 1


1. The Australian Situation

Case study: Explore the legislative and administrative

regimes of existing restrictions and responsibilities within Australian

jurisdictions.

1. The Australian Situation

Case study: Explore the legislative and administrative

regimes of existing restrictions and responsibilities within Australian

jurisdictions.

4. Emerging European Models

Case Study: Explore the legislative and administrative

regimes of existing restrictions and responsibilities within European

jurisdictions.

4. Emerging European Models

Case Study: Explore the legislative and administrative

regimes of existing restrictions and responsibilities within European

jurisdictions.

2. Emerging Users & Providers (AUS)Case Study: Explore the

information needs and capacities of core user sectors including Developers, Utilities, Finance,

Insurance.

2. Emerging Users & Providers (AUS)Case Study: Explore the

information needs and capacities of core user sectors including Developers, Utilities, Finance,

Insurance.

3. Emerging Geo-ICT

Analysis: Document and assess the opportunities offered by next generation GIS, location base DB

platforms, and web mapping services.

3. Emerging Geo-ICT

Analysis: Document and assess the opportunities offered by next generation GIS, location base DB

platforms, and web mapping services.

RequirementsRequirementsRequirementsRequirements

Requirements DocumentRequirements Document

SatisfySatisfyObjective 1 and 2Objective 1 and 2

SatisfySatisfyObjective 1 and 2Objective 1 and 2

Classification Model Develop different categories of restrictions and responsibilities based on a set of criteria:

Classification Model Develop different categories of restrictions and responsibilities based on a set of criteria:

Management ModelsFor each category created use available toolbox approach to build a best practice management model which includes:

Management ModelsFor each category created use available toolbox approach to build a best practice management model which includes:

Design & DevelopmentDesign & DevelopmentDesign & DevelopmentDesign & Development

Business and Management Principles

Business and Management Principles

Operational and Technological Principles

Operational and Technological Principles

Information Management Principles

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Example Criteria:Level of Government Administrative Body Registration MethodPrivate Sector Involvement Spatial Identification Method Public Access Method Tenures Affected Type of Interest Created Allocation MethodArea Affected Use of ICT Access MethodRemoval Method Update Method

Example Criteria:Level of Government Administrative Body Registration MethodPrivate Sector Involvement Spatial Identification Method Public Access Method Tenures Affected Type of Interest Created Allocation MethodArea Affected Use of ICT Access MethodRemoval Method Update Method



4. Methodology4. Methodology4. Methodology4. MethodologyCategory Criteria Possible Values

Policy Level Legislative Origins National, State, Local

Type of Legislation Prescriptive, Descriptive

Period of Creation 1950 2000

Driver for Creation Government, Public Driven

Type of Land Affected Urban, Rural, Marine Environment

Type of Interest Created Right, Liberty, Power or Immunity (Cole and Grossman, 2002)

Management Level Type of Administration Body Minister, Government Department, Local Council, Statutory Authority

Private Sector Involvement Public Private Partnership, None

Operational Level Allocation Method Systematic, Sporadic

Registration Method Single Register, Multiple Registers, Negative Register, No Register, Torrens, Deeds

Update Method On request, None

Removal Method Time Based, Request Based, None

Level of ICT Automated Online, Automated Onsite, Paper Based

Public Access Method

Price to access Transaction Fee vs. Cost Recovery vs. Nothing

Access Point Automated Online, Automated Onsite, Onsite, Unavailable

Altering Information Online, Onsite, Unavailable

Impact on Rights System

Tenures Affected Private vs. Public vs. Communal vs. Open Access

Relationship to the Cadastral Map Parcel Based, Non-Parcel Based

Relationship to Land Registry Recorded in Registry, Link to Registry using ID, No Relationship

Spatial Elements Spatial Unit Parcel (Polygon), Network, Points, Lines, None

Identifier Parcel ID, Property ID, Council Number,

Mapping Status Complete Automated Online Map, Incomplete Automated Online Map, Automated offline Map, Paper Based Map, None

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1. Test in Australian Jurisdiction (VIC)Use interviews and questionnaires with Australian land administrators and

user groups to assess the validity and usefulness of classification and management models.

1. Test in Australian Jurisdiction (VIC)Use interviews and questionnaires with Australian land administrators and


2. Test in European Jurisdiction (NED)Use interviews and questionnaires with European land administrators and


2. Test in European Jurisdiction (NED)Use interviews and questionnaires with European land administrators and


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3. Refined Classification and Management Models

Based on feedback from both jurisdictions refine both classification and management models

3. Refined Classification and Management Models

Based on feedback from both jurisdictions refine both classification and management models



4. Methodology4. Methodology4. Methodology4. Methodology

Section Chapter

1. Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction

2. Background Information

Chapter 2 The Challenge for Land Administration in the 21st Century: Restrictions & Responsibility Management

Chapter 3 Looking Outside the Land Administration Box: Emerging Technologies, Users and Alternative Forms of Management

3. Own Research Chapter 4 The Research Method

Chapter 5 Case Studies of Australian and European Systems

Chapter 6 Case Studies of Emerging Information Users and Emerging Technologies

Chapter 7 Designing the Classification Model and Management Models

Chapter 8 Testing the Models: Results and Discussion

4. Conclusion Chapter 9 Conclusion and Future Direction

References

Appendix

5. Progress and 5. Progress and TimetableTimetable

5. Progress and 5. Progress and TimetableTimetable

• Key ResultsKey Results– Literature ReviewLiterature Review– Project DevelopmentProject Development– Commencement of Case Studies on 3 Australian Commencement of Case Studies on 3 Australian

StatesStates– Complete Assessment of Victorian Statute Book Complete Assessment of Victorian Statute Book

RRsRRs– Initial Criteria EstablishedInitial Criteria Established

• ProblemsProblems– Selection of appropriate case studiesSelection of appropriate case studies

• Jurisdiction and number of RRs to focus onJurisdiction and number of RRs to focus on

– Focus of the Management ModelsFocus of the Management Models• Just spatial or more socio-technical approach?Just spatial or more socio-technical approach?

– Designing an Appropriate Testing MethodologyDesigning an Appropriate Testing Methodology

• Key ResultsKey Results– Literature ReviewLiterature Review– Project DevelopmentProject Development– Commencement of Case Studies on 3 Australian Commencement of Case Studies on 3 Australian

StatesStates– Complete Assessment of Victorian Statute Book Complete Assessment of Victorian Statute Book

RRsRRs– Initial Criteria EstablishedInitial Criteria Established

• ProblemsProblems– Selection of appropriate case studiesSelection of appropriate case studies

• Jurisdiction and number of RRs to focus onJurisdiction and number of RRs to focus on

– Focus of the Management ModelsFocus of the Management Models• Just spatial or more socio-technical approach?Just spatial or more socio-technical approach?

– Designing an Appropriate Testing MethodologyDesigning an Appropriate Testing Methodology

5. Progress and Timetable5. Progress and Timetable5. Progress and Timetable5. Progress and Timetable

Phase Tasks 2004 2005 2006 2007

Concept

Literature Review √ √ √ √

Research Design √ √

Confirmation √

Requirements

Australian Case Studies √ √ √

End-User Case Studies

European Case Studies

Emerging Geo ICT Analysis √ √ √

Design & Development

Design RRR EvaluationCriteria

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Develop RRR Classification Model

Build RRR Management Models

Testing

Test Models on Australian Jurisdictions

Test Models on End Users

Test Models on European Jurisdiction

Refine Models

Outcomes and Deliverables CPCP CRCR J1J1 J2J2 J3J3

Thesis Chapters 1-41-4 5-65-6 88 7,97,9 1010 1111

6. Publications 6. Publications and and PresentationsPresentations

6. Publications 6. Publications and and PresentationsPresentations

5. Publications and Presentations5. Publications and Presentations5. Publications and Presentations5. Publications and Presentations

• PresentationsPresentations

• PublicationsPublications

• PresentationsPresentations

• PublicationsPublications

Location Date Presentation Details

Department of Geomatics August 2004 Australian Management Solutions for Restrictions and Responsibilities

Department of Sustainability and Environment

November 2004 Progress on Research: Restrictions and Responsibilities Management

Department of Geomatics April 2005 Information Access Technologies in Land Administration

Author Year Title Details

Bennett, R., Wallace, J., Williamson, I.P.

2005 (Sep) • The Impact of ICT on Australian Land Administration Systems

Conference: Spatial Sciences Institute Conference 2005

5. Publications and Presentations5. Publications and Presentations5. Publications and Presentations5. Publications and Presentations

• ConferencesConferences

• SeminarsSeminars

• ConferencesConferences

• SeminarsSeminars

Location Date Conference Details

Brisbane, Queensland

November 2004

ANZLIC: National Summit on the Administration of Rights, Restriction and Responsibilities

Brisbane, Queensland

December 2004

ARCRNSISS: Spatially Integrated Social Science

Location Date Seminar Details

Darebin Arts Centre, Victoria

October 2004

SSI Victorian Forum 2004

Melbourne, Victoria

December 2004

SSI Ubiquitous Computing Seminar

Coburg Holiday Inn, Victoria

April 2005 Spatial Interoperability Demonstrator Project

Melbourne, Victoria

June 2005 VSC Forum No 1

• Meetings & ContactsMeetings & Contacts– Susan Brown, SIISusan Brown, SII– Peter Moseley, SIIPeter Moseley, SII– Cathy Chipchase, SII Cathy Chipchase, SII – Bruce Thompson, CEO SIBruce Thompson, CEO SI– Lorna Marshall, Crown Lorna Marshall, Crown

LandsLands– Mining Council of Mining Council of

VictoriaVictoria

• Skill SessionsSkill Sessions– Qualitative Data Analysis 1Qualitative Data Analysis 1– Qualitative Data Analysis 2Qualitative Data Analysis 2– Shaking the Money TreeShaking the Money Tree– Preparing for ConfirmationPreparing for Confirmation– Academic PresentationsAcademic Presentations– Making use of End-NoteMaking use of End-Note– Library Resources and Library Resources and

Electronic JournalsElectronic Journals

• Meetings & ContactsMeetings & Contacts– Susan Brown, SIISusan Brown, SII– Peter Moseley, SIIPeter Moseley, SII– Cathy Chipchase, SII Cathy Chipchase, SII – Bruce Thompson, CEO SIBruce Thompson, CEO SI– Lorna Marshall, Crown Lorna Marshall, Crown

LandsLands– Mining Council of Mining Council of

VictoriaVictoria

• Skill SessionsSkill Sessions– Qualitative Data Analysis 1Qualitative Data Analysis 1– Qualitative Data Analysis 2Qualitative Data Analysis 2– Shaking the Money TreeShaking the Money Tree– Preparing for ConfirmationPreparing for Confirmation– Academic PresentationsAcademic Presentations– Making use of End-NoteMaking use of End-Note– Library Resources and Library Resources and

Electronic JournalsElectronic Journals

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Questions?Questions?

Acknowledgement:Acknowledgement: I wish to acknowledge the support of the Department of I wish to acknowledge the support of the Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE) of Victoria, Sustainability and Environment (DSE) of Victoria, Australia, and the members of the Centre for Spatial Australia, and the members of the Centre for Spatial Data Infrastructures and Land Administration at the Data Infrastructures and Land Administration at the Department of Geomatics, The University of Melbourne, Department of Geomatics, The University of Melbourne, in the preparation of this presentation, report and the in the preparation of this presentation, report and the associated research.associated research.

Bibliography: Bibliography: Available from the presenter on requestAvailable from the presenter on request

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Acknowledgement:Acknowledgement: I wish to acknowledge the support of the Department of I wish to acknowledge the support of the Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE) of Victoria, Sustainability and Environment (DSE) of Victoria, Australia, and the members of the Centre for Spatial Australia, and the members of the Centre for Spatial Data Infrastructures and Land Administration at the Data Infrastructures and Land Administration at the Department of Geomatics, The University of Melbourne, Department of Geomatics, The University of Melbourne, in the preparation of this presentation, report and the in the preparation of this presentation, report and the associated research.associated research.

Bibliography: Bibliography: Available from the presenter on requestAvailable from the presenter on request

Documents

PhD Confirmation Presentation Designing and Building a System for Managing Property Restrictions and Responsibilities Rohan Bennett 15 th June 2005 Supervisors: