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Wonderful that so much land is in private control there. Here most of the state is owned by the federal and state gov't and isn't available for private use. BUT we can hunt on it IF you figure out who's in control..

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Unfortunately not private owned. These stations are all owned by the Gov't and only leased to private individuals or companies. Except probably for 'traditional owners' who probably get to own the land for ever. Colour of skin seems to be important for land ownership.

When a lease runs out, the "traditional owners" step up the lobbying for changes of status and ownership. Same as pushes to make stations national parks etc.

From memory leases are often 50 years or 99 years.

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A lease yes but not a lease in the traditional sense. The 'pastoral leases' can be bought, sold and renewed relatively easily and are close to being freehold status... just not quite!! They are effectively perpetual - with only improvements and structural changes needing approval. This stability is reflected in the prices attained for the sale of these very large properties (leases). I know you know all this stuff already JH - just for the benefit of others....

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