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Where was Eddie Mabo born?
Where was Eddie Mabo born?
What was the legal doctrine that Mabo helped overturn?
What was the legal doctrine that Mabo helped overturn?
What was the name of Mabo's wife and how many children did they have?
What was the name of Mabo's wife and how many children did they have?
Study Notes
Eddie Mabo's Life
- Eddie Mabo was born on Mer Island in the Torres Strait, Queensland, Australia.
Land Rights Advocacy
- Mabo helped overturn the legal doctrine of terra nullius, which implied that the land belonged to no one and was open to colonization.
Personal Life
- Mabo was married to Bonita Mabo, and they had ten children together.
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Description
Test your knowledge about Eddie Mabo and his impact on Indigenous land rights in Australia with this quiz. Learn about his life, activism, and the historic court decision that changed Australian law. Keywords: Eddie Mabo, Indigenous land rights, High Court of Australia, terra nullius, activism.
