The Mabo Decision: A Timeline

This resource builds on the existing Mabo Case: From Terra Nullius to Native Title resource available on our website, but presents the story in a more interactive timeline format.

It traces the key events that led to the Mabo decision, including the history of First Nations peoples, resistance to Queensland Government policies, the Mabo case itself and the legal and parliamentary changes that followed in recognising native title rights.

For the best experience, print this guide double-sided on A3 paper and flip on the short edge, then fold along the marked lines.

The Mabo Decision: A Timeline

This resource builds on the existing Mabo Case: From Terra Nullius to Native Title resource available on our website, but presents the story in a more interactive timeline format.

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