Robert Torrens (Australian politician)

Robert Torrens was an Australian politician and economist known for his role in developing the land registration system. He founded the Torrens Title system, which streamlined property ownership records, making buying and selling land more straightforward and secure. This system, implemented in South Australia and later adopted worldwide, helped reduce disputes and fraud in property transactions. Torrens served as a government official and advocate for economic and land reforms, contributing significantly to fair property practices and the development of Australia's land management policies.