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The Wik decision was handed down by the High Court of Australia in 1996 - HSC - SSCE Studies of Religion - Question 7 - 2006 - Paper 1
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The Wik decision was handed down by the High Court of Australia in 1996. Which statement best summarises this decision? (A) Terra Nullius was an injustice. (B) Abor... show full transcript
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Which statement best summarises this decision?
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The correct answer is (C) Native title and pastoral leases can co-exist. This decision affirmed that traditional Aboriginal land rights could continue to exist alongside pastoral leases, recognizing the potential for both to exist without negating each other's rights.