June 3: Remembering MABO with the Mob

Today is Mabo Day and marks the 1992 High Court of Australia’s judgement in the Mabo case recognising native title rights, while overturning the doctrine (and fiction) of terra nullius that said this land had belonged to no one prior to invasion and colonisation.

Today I pay my respects to Eddie Koiki Mabo and all claimants. It was wonderful to be able to attend a tribute to Eddie Mabo with the local Torres Strait Islander community in Brisbane. There is always happiness when the community comes together with music, dance and food.