You are mistaken.
Land in Australia can be held in 'freehold title' which is the highest form of estate in the land and represents full private ownership.
See Here for the stats.
Much of the land in Australia is Crown leasehold, but it is certainly possible (and common - see Victoria) to own private freehold title.
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You are mistaken. Land in Australia can be held in 'freehold title' which is the highest form of estate in the land and represents full private ownership. See Here for the stats. Much of the land in Australia is Crown leasehold, but it is certainly possible (and common - see Victoria) to own private freehold title.