The Mabo v Queensland (No 2) Case

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Table of Contents
Introduction................................................................................................................................2
Issue............................................................................................................................................3
Facts...........................................................................................................................................3
Judgement..................................................................................................................................3
Impact of Mabo Decision...........................................................................................................4
Drawback in Current Legislative System Regarding Native Title.............................................5
Proving On-going Connection...............................................................................................5
Mining Corporations..............................................................................................................5
Overlapping of Native Titles..................................................................................................5
Lengthy Process.....................................................................................................................6
Future of Native Title.................................................................................................................6
Conclusion..................................................................................................................................7
References..................................................................................................................................8

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Introduction
The Mabo v Queensland (No 2) case is considered as one of the most remarkable decision in
the history of Australia regarding the native title. Before the Mabo case, the Australian law
did not recognise the native title due to the doctrine of terra nullius. The high court
demolished the doctrine of terra nullius and identified the native title of Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander peoples because they were living on Australian lands before the British
arrive. This case is significant for the Islander peoples of Australia because it allows them to
establish their right over traditional lands. This report will focus on analysing the facts and
decision of Mabo v Queensland (No 2) [1992] HCA 23 case, and its influence over the
Australian legislative system. Further, the report will include shortfalls of legal policies
regarding native title and evaluate the future of the native title.