Tuesday, 8 September 2015

Lesson 5 - Mabo v Queensland (1988)


"This weekend marks the 20th Anniversary of the High Court of Australia's decision to recognise Native Title. And her on Mabo Day in Townsville - many of the local community have gathered to remember the man who led the legal challenge for land rights - Eddie Mabo" 


Key Knowledge
An Australian case that illustrates rights issues and the empowerment of the people, and its impact on the legal system: 
  • The role of an individual or group launching a test case. 
  • Facts and issues central to the case - a question of rights. 
  • Conflicting attitudes. 
  • Laws applied to the case. 
  • Outcome of the case. 
Homework task

Submission requirements
Due Date: Friday 11th September 
Be ready for checking otherwise you will receive a lunch time detention on the day. 

Lesson Resources
PPT

What do we know about Mabo?



No comments:

Post a Comment