First Nations Australians and the Law
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First Nations Australians and the Law

Investigate the historical and contemporary legal issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Analyse the development of native title and the push for constitutional recognition.

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About This Topic

Investigate the historical and contemporary legal issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Analyse the development of native title and the push for constitutional recognition.

Key Questions

  1. How has the legal status of First Nations peoples changed over time?
  2. What is the significance of the Mabo decision?
  3. What are the contemporary legal challenges for Indigenous Australians?

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