Which of the Following Cases Was the Beginning of a Watershed

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following cases was the beginning of a watershed for Indigenous peoples in Australia in respect to native land holdings?

• A) The Wik People v Queensland; The Thayorre People v Queensland (1996) 187 CLR 1.
• B) Mabo v Queensland (No. 2) (1992) 175 CLR 1.
• C) Millirrpum v Nabalco Pty Ltd (1971) 17 FLR 141.
• D) Cooper v Stuart (1889) 14 App Cas 286.

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