Implications of Mabo
- Read the article The Mabo Legacy All you should know SMH May 1993
- Answer the following questions:-
i. Who was Eddie Mabo?
ii. Where is Murray Island?
iii. What was the basis of the Merriam peoples claim in the High Court?
iv. What were the most important points of the High Court decision?
v. What land is and is not claimable as a result of the Mabo decision?
vi. Summarise the industry, Aboriginal, and Federal government positions following the decision.