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Mabo (properly cited Mabo [no2] 175 CLR 1) related to the concept of native title. This dispute put in question the validity of the use of 'Terra Nullius' as a means of establishing English law under the doctrine of reception. It was found that the land did belong to the aborigines, and hence should have been conquered rather than settled by the first fleet.
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ViviEddie Mabo was an important person because he caused the reinterpretation of the beginning of law in Australia (see answer for What was Mabo about). It was the findings of the court that lead to the concept of native title and attempted to restore some rights of the Aboriginal people in terms of land.
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Did Eddie mabo have children?
Eddie Mabo altogether had 10 children with his wife, Bonita Neehow.
When did Mabo start?
On 3 June, 1992
What did Eddie Mabo do to change the white law?
Eddie mabo was the first black man to win in the courtsand managed to make the Terra Nullius (no mans land) belong to Torres strait islanders.
How did Eddie Mabo die?
Eddie Mabo campaigned for Indigenous land rights. He was involved in a landmark case which overturned the long held view that Australia was empty when Europeans arrived called terra nullius and awarded Aboriginals right to the land, this was called native title.
What religion does Eddie mabo have?
he believed in jesus because he was a christian
