When did the Mabo decision take place?

When did the Mabo decision take place?

• A. June 3, 1992
• B. June 3, 1991
• C. March 1993
• D. December 1992

Answer: (A)

The date you’re looking for is the exact day the High Court handed down the Mabo decision: 3 June 1992. This ruling recognized native title for Indigenous Australians, showing that traditional laws and customs continue to matter in Australian law and overturning the long-held idea of terra nullius. The decision set the legal groundwork for recognising native title nationwide and paved the way for the Native Title Act 1993. The other dates don’t match the decision date—1991 is too early, while 1993 and December 1992 come after the ruling.

The date you’re looking for is the exact day the High Court handed down the Mabo decision: 3 June 1992. This ruling recognized native title for Indigenous Australians, showing that traditional laws and customs continue to matter in Australian law and overturning the long-held idea of terra nullius. The decision set the legal groundwork for recognising native title nationwide and paved the way for the Native Title Act 1993. The other dates don’t match the decision date—1991 is too early, while 1993 and December 1992 come after the ruling.