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Which of the following property rights is NOT typically included in a fee simple estate?

Correct Answer

C) The right to extract minerals and petroleum found beneath the land.

In Australia, mineral and petroleum rights are typically reserved to the Crown (state government) and are not included in fee simple title. Property owners generally own only the surface rights, while subsurface mineral extraction requires separate licensing from the state.

Answer Options
A
The right to exclusive possession and occupation of the land.
B
The right to sell, lease, mortgage or leave the land to others by will.
C
The right to extract minerals and petroleum found beneath the land.
D
The right to use the airspace above the land to a reasonable height.

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fee simplemineral rightsCrown ownershipsubsurface rightsTorrens title
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