Social And Political Issues In The 1970s
- Date: February 01, 2008
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Discuss why Aboriginal deaths in custody happened and the importance of the Royal commission.
In the late 20th century, Australia’s indigenous peoples were 29 times more likely to be put in jail than other Australians; 20 times more likely to be picked up by the police; less likely to receive bail or have legal representation in the court; and more likely to plead guilty. At the same time, indigenous peoples were less likely to be called up for jury duty than other Australians. The Aboriginal Legal Service (1970-97) provided access to legal advice and assistance for people who could not have otherwise afforded it, but it could do little to overcome injustices indigenous Australians suffered under the Australian legal system.
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... recognition of existing land rights for all owners of freehold property, and land rights for many people who help pastoral or other leases
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the requirements that native title claims be supported by proof of continued association with the land claim
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provisions for land claims to be heard by State tribunals or through the Federal Court
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financial assistance to claimants, to farmers and to indigenous peoples whose land had been taken but who could not claim land under the terms of the Act.
However, like the High Court’s 1992 decision, the Government’s Native Title Act 1993 (Cwlth) did not provide
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