... to recognise and apply the evolving values of contemporary society. The Mabo judgement is the basis of the "native title" rights to land of indigenous Australians. The legal principle of terra nullius was overturned by the decision. This also overturned with it 200 years of political and legal history of Australia, by proving that the British settlers did not own the land ... ...

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... Eddie Mabo and his community. The Mabo decision is important to all Australians as it states that Indigenous Australians were the true owners of Australia. It also erased the fictitious "Terra Nullius". Many people thought that they will lose their land as a result of the trial but this is false. Aboriginals do not have the right to claim land that has already ... ...

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