Which Principle Was Effectively Laid to Rest by the High

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which principle was effectively laid to rest by the High Court in the case of Mabo v Queensland (No. 2) (1992) 175 CLR 1?

• A) The settlement of Australia.
• B) The doctrine of precedent.
• C) The separation of powers.
• D) Terra nullius.

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