Reaffirming John Locke. Relegitimising Australia. Re-revising history.

Ending the unfortunate conflation of sovereignty and property

[Image: Captain Cook. Does Australia “belong” to anyone?]

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Quick Glossary

Sovereignty: Controlling a territory.

Property: Ownership of a parcel of land (or a chattel or an idea).

Mere occupation: Living on a land regardless of personal ownership or control.

War: A means of gaining control/sovereignty of…