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Eddie 'Koiki' Mabo

By james.dumas

  • Born

    Born
    Born on Mer, the son of Robert Zezou Sambo and Annie Mabo of the Piadaram clan. Because his mother died in childbirth, he was adopted under customary law by his uncle Benny Mabo and aunt Maiga.
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    Eddie 'Koiki' Mabo

  • High Court delivers Mabo verdict

    High Court delivered a 6:1 verdict in favour of Mabo, Mabo v State of Queensland (No. 2) (1992) 175 CLR 1, overturning the 205-year-old legal doctrine of terra nullius.