... that: _ Australia wasn"t Terra Nulius _ native title existed before 1788 _ native title still exists if land was previously occupied by Aboriginal people _ land legally granted/sold by the government, native title ceases to exist _ Native Title Act, Dec 1993 _ Senate passed a Native Title Act _ Indigenous people could apply for recognition of native title _ had to show that their link with the land ... claimed was traditional and ongoing _ extinguished native title in public works and free hold land _ native title can only be revived after mining and ... pastoral land for the purpose o...

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... work cooperatively towards meeting their needs for the benefit of all members of the community. This whole concept or meaning is known as Social Cohesion. The term "cohesion" means the act of uniting or sticking together. Laws aim to "unite" or "stick" society together. The characteristics of effective laws need to be expressed in such of the following ways: they need ... laws are effective because they work; most certainly there would be reasons for which a certain law may affect someone. The "Strict Non-Smoking Title Act" I recently presented to the class as my Bill I felt needed to b...

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... World War One. "Through preparation must lead to success. Neglect nothing." - Arthur Currie. Spotlight Canada (90). During this time in world war one the Canadians had earned the title of being brave soldiers in battle. This was the reason why they were sent to capture Vimy Ridge from the Germans and were successful, a place where both France and Britain ... Britain. Having a true sense of nationhood after the Battle of Vimy Ridge in 1917. Canada worked for a long time to gain independence at home and on the national stage. This act confirmed Canada's independence fully. Additionally, t...

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... . They also believed that natural resources might be claimed and a few believed that they didn't have the right to any land. The Mabo decision triggered the creation of the Native Title Bill. The bill set straight the details of the land ownership. The main feature of the law was to recognise land rights for people who own freehold property and also ... people with pastoral leases. For Aboriginals wanting to claim land under the act, have to prove that they have been living on the land continuously since 1788. The work done by Eddie Mabo and his supporters reunited many Aboriginals with ...

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