Indigenous Customary Law and Australian Law
Students will discuss the existence of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander customary law alongside the Australian legal system.
Key Questions
- Analyze the historical and contemporary relationship between Indigenous customary law and Australian common law.
- Evaluate the challenges and opportunities for recognizing customary law within the Australian legal framework.
- Construct a policy proposal for a just approach to legal pluralism in Australia.
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