The High Court Decided in the Landmark Decision of Mabo

question 40

Multiple Choice

The High Court decided in the landmark decision of Mabo v Queensland (No.2) that:

• A)Australia was terra nullius at the time of colonisation.
• B)the Meriam people had no title to the Murray islands.
• C)Indigenous Australians could have their traditional title to land formally recognised.
• D)compensation should be paid where traditional rights are removed.

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