A Mabo Memoir: Islan Kustom to Native Title

A Mabo Memoir is an insider's comprehensive account of the Mabo litigation (1982-92) that established native title in Australia, written for the layman by the plaintiff s' counsel. Th e author recounts the historical and legal context leading to the commencement of the case in 1982; Eddie Mabo's motivations; the Murray Islanders and their culture; lawyers, judges and witnesses involved; the plaintiff s' claims for recognition of their traditional rights to their land and seas and their stra...