mabo: lEGAL bRIEFS

When was Australia declared legally terra nullius?

• 1770

• 1986

• 1776

• 1992

Who teamed up with barrister Ron Castan and his junior Brian Keon Cohen to claim traditional land rights?

• Eddie Marbeau

• Joe Bielke-Peterson

• Dave Passey

• James Rice

Which government passed a law abolishing traditional rights of Torres Strait Islanders without compensation?

• Queensland government

• Australian government

• Canadian government

• British government

What law did the legal team challenge as unconstitutional?

• Racial Discrimination Act

• Australian Constitution

• Queensland Parliament Act

• High Court ruling

What is hearsay in the context of the Mabo case?

• When a witness gives evidence about what someone else has said or done

• When a witness gives evidence about their own experiences

• When a witness refuses to give evidence in court

• When a witness changes their testimony

Who were the other plaintiffs in the Mabo case?

• Dave Passey and James Rice

• Ron Castan and Brian Keon Cohen

• Joe Bielke-Peterson and Eddie Marbeau

• Larissa Berendt and Murray Islanders

What was the final decision of the High Court in the Mabo case?

• Reject the claim

• Decide only with respect to Murray Island and the Torres Strait Islander people

• Recognize traditional title with application across Australia

• Refer the case to international law

What did the court say about the issue of sovereignty in the Mabo case?

• It was resolved in favor of Aboriginal nationhood

• It was not a matter for the courts

• It was decided by international law

• It was irrelevant to the case

What did Larissa Berendt say about the Mabo case?

• It had no impact on Indigenous rights in Australia

• It had a narrow scope for recognizing native title

• It was a complete failure in the courts

• It was a significant moment for Indigenous people

What did the Mabo case show about the law?

• It cannot change or grow

• It can only be interpreted based on previous rules

• It has the capacity to change and grow

• It is limited by international law