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
- 1How can two different legal traditions coexist in one country?
- 2What would a just policy look like for recognizing customary law?
- 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
Suggested Methodologies
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