Read chapter 7, "An Aboriginal Title: The Lie and Law of the Land" in Hutchinson's, Is Eating People Wrong? Great Legal Cases and How the Shaped the World

Answer the questions presented below in essay form. Your summary should include a brief introduction and conclusion.

1) Using Hutchinson, describe Eddie Mabo's background and the personal circumstances that led to his legal dispute with the state government of Queensland.

2) Summarize the legal arguments put forward by Mr. Mabo and the government of Queensland. Be sure to describe the significance and contrast between the terms "terra nullius," "Crown lands" and "sovereignty."

3) What was the outcome of the High Court's decision in Mabo v Queensland [1992]? Using Hutchinson, summarize Court's reasoning.

4) Why was the High Court's decision significant beyond how it affected Mr. Mabo? Why was it important for this area of law? What does Hutchinson mean when he describes courts as "fair-weather friends" to Aboriginal peoples? Critically analyze the Court's decision and its aftermath.

5) Which account(s) of justice discussed in the course would be most useful for thinking about the Mabo case?

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