Mabo and Ors v Queensland No 2 1992 (HCA)

Question 1

Summary

Answer 1

Whether Meriam people had Native title to the Murray Islands.

Question 2

Relevant part of Law

Answer 2

Doctrine of Terra Nullius

Question 3

Issue

Answer 3

Under Doctrine of Terra Nullius, Meriam people did not have rights to the land

Question 4

Key Outcome

Answer 4

HCA overruled Doctrine of Terra Nullius and replaced with Native Title. 6:1 Full Bench. Native Title traditional laws and customs are not transferable but can be extinguished.