First Nations Rights and Reconciliation · 1960s – present
The Mabo Decision and Native Title
Eddie Mabo's fight to overturn "terra nullius" and the recognition of land rights.
Key Questions
- 1What does "terra nullius" mean and why was it wrong?
- 2How did the High Court change Australian law in 1992?
- 3What is the significance of Native Title today?
ACARA Content Descriptions
AC9HASS6K06
Year: Year 6
Subject: HASS
Unit: First Nations Rights and Reconciliation
Period: 1960s – present
Suggested Methodologies
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