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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) Abo... 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 reflects the ruling that acknowledges the coexistence of native title rights with existing pastoral leases, allowing Aboriginal people to maintain their traditional rights to land while also recognizing the legal standing of pastoral leases.