The Mabo case refers to the legal action taken upon the commonwealth of Australia outlining Native title, Indigenous Land Rights by activist Eddie Mabo to which was concluded in 1993. The case was stimulated due to the Australian Civil Rights Movement of 1957 - 1973, it refers to the leading fight that was put forward in an attempt to gain rights and recognition of land connection to that of the Indigenous and Torres Strait Islanders. The Mabo Case is a famous story and that of which is extremely important to the history and future of Australia. Eddie Koiki Mabo was born on the 29th June, 1936, Mabo lived on ‘Murray Island’ in the Torres Straits, he was educated about his land and culture to a great extent. Eddie Mabo at age of 17 left the
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After lawyers and officials agreed to take up the case they looked towards AIATSIS (Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torress Strait Islanders Studies) for support and funding. Eddie Mabo’s aim was to gain ‘Native Title’, land rights for his people who lived on and with the islands of Mer located in the Torres Strait. Mabo’s people (Meriam people) followed traditional land and cultural rules including inheritance of land. Although Mabo’s aim was to gain Native title rights for his own people, his work and case was able to gain rights for all Indigenous Australians. The following example taken from film, Mabo, displays how his lead for land rights was exposed to racism, yet after his death his legacy shall continue and does affect the future generations. Fortunately for Mabo he was offered opportunity to a great …show more content…
Mabo was determined to achieve, he sought an education, aiding in schools and operating classes specially directed towards children of Indigenous heritage. Mabo began at the base of the cause, education of the injustice and inequality acted on Indigenous people. After establishing himself locally and in Aboriginal communities he continued on to political parties and gained support for himself and his cause. The quote spoken by Jeff Kennet, Victorian State premier during 1992 and 1999, illustrates Mabo’s initial aim and the power he
After lawyers and officials agreed to take up the case they looked towards AIATSIS (Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torress Strait Islanders Studies) for support and funding. Eddie Mabo’s aim was to gain ‘Native Title’, land rights for his people who lived on and with the islands of Mer located in the Torres Strait. Mabo’s people (Meriam people) followed traditional land and cultural rules including inheritance of land. Although Mabo’s aim was to gain Native title rights for his own people, his work and case was able to gain rights for all Indigenous Australians. The following example taken from film, Mabo, displays how his lead for land rights was exposed to racism, yet after his death his legacy shall continue and does affect the future generations. Fortunately for Mabo he was offered opportunity to a great …show more content…
Mabo was determined to achieve, he sought an education, aiding in schools and operating classes specially directed towards children of Indigenous heritage. Mabo began at the base of the cause, education of the injustice and inequality acted on Indigenous people. After establishing himself locally and in Aboriginal communities he continued on to political parties and gained support for himself and his cause. The quote spoken by Jeff Kennet, Victorian State premier during 1992 and 1999, illustrates Mabo’s initial aim and the power he