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Legislation - Dividing Fences Act 1951; Crown Lands legislation; Western Lands Act 1901; Pastures Protection legislation; Bush Fires Act 1949; Mining Act 1973; Public Works Act 1912 Principal recommendations - construction and repair of fences; determination of disputes; sufficient fence; apportionment of costs for fencing work; planning and local government issues; where no contribution is sought; liability of the Crown and other public bodies Further recommendations - definition of fence; damage to fences (part construction by each owner, urgent repairs, negligent ot deliberate act); notice requirements; substantial compliance; lands separated by a road or watercourse; fencing easements; successors in title; options to purchase Fencing agreement