Justice and the Legal System · Justice and Ethics

Indigenous Customary Law

Discussing the existence of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander customary law alongside the Australian legal system.

Key Questions

  1. 1How can two different legal traditions coexist in one country?
  2. 2What would a just policy look like for recognizing customary law?
  3. 3What happens when cultural traditions and national laws are in tension?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9C7K04
Year: Year 7
Subject: Civics & Citizenship
Unit: Justice and the Legal System
Period: Justice and Ethics

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