The development of Native Title in Australia

By ben_shipman

  • The Meriam people lodge a claim

    Eddie Mabo and two other Meriam people lodge a statement of claim in the High Court of Australia in regards to Native Title rights.

  • Queensland Coast Island Decretory is inconsistent with Commonwealth Racial Discrimination

    The High Court decides that the Queensland Coast Island Declaratory Act 1985 is not consistent with the Commonwealth Racial Discrimination Act. As a result this ruling became known as the Mabo vs Queensland.

  • Eddie Mabo dies

    Eddie Mabo dies.

  • Native Title Bill is Passed

    The Native Title Bill is passed by the Senate.

  • Wik people vs Queensland case

    The High Court decides that Native Title is not extinguished by the grant of a pastoral lease and Native Title can co-exist with other interests in land.

  • The United Nations with Racial Discrimination

    Express Concern over Australia's handling of Indigenous people's rights and call on the governments to act.

  • The Native Title Amendment Act 2007

    Was amended to increase the Tribunals powers and functions in relation to mediation.

  • Attorney General

    Attorney General announces the key native title institutional reforms the focus on improving the efficiency of the native title system.