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Torres Strait Islander peoples
A Torres Strait Islander boy performing a traditional dance.
In the landmark legal case Mabo v. Queensland, Eddie Koiki Mabo was joined by four other plaintiffs from the Meriam people of Mer (Murray Island) to challenge the doctrine of terra nullius and assert their traditional land rights.1
The other plaintiffs in the case were:
- James Rice1
- Celuia Mapo Salee1
- David Passi1
- Sam Passi1
Together, these individuals pursued the claim before the High Court of Australia, ultimately leading to the historic 1992 recognition of native title for Torres Strait Islander peoples and Aboriginal peoples across Australia.1