What was the Mabo decision in 1992?
Answer
High Court decision overturning terra nullius and recognizing native title
Explanation
The High Court decided in Mabo v Queensland that Aboriginal people could hold native title to land. This overturned the legal fiction of terra nullius (empty land).
Why this matters for your test
Mabo was landmark recognition of Aboriginal land rights.
Source: Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond (2024)