Robert Torrens

Robert Torrens was a 19th-century Australian political figure and land reform advocate best known for creating the Torrens Title System. This system revolutionized land ownership by simplifying the process of transferring property. Instead of relying on complex title deeds, Torrens Title provides a government-backed guarantee of ownership, making it easier to buy, sell, and mortgage land. This system aimed to reduce disputes and fraud in land transactions, promoting security and clarity in property rights. Today, many countries use variations of the Torrens system to manage land titles.