aboriginal custoamry laws Flashcards
1
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Similarities of customary laws
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insulting an elder and singing sacred songs in public are offences considered customary laws. They aren’t recognised by the government, but is still punishable against the traditional law
2
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The dreaming
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source of customary law which explains how animals, sky and plants were made
3
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Australian laws inspired by customary laws
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- Environmental laws
- Mediation and conciliation laws
- Native title and access to land laws.
