The High Court In Mabo
Legalist Or L'egotiste
From "Australian Decline" by LJM Cooray (c 1995)

A critique of the Australian High Court judgement (edict) delivered in Mabo v Queensland (1991:1) declaring the existence of 'Native Title'.

An absurd invention that contradicted traditional notions of land title so creating growing uncertainty about the very nature of land ownership. An act of judicial egotism that gave no benefit other than winning the judges the applause of fools, while delighting the barbarian enemies of our civilisation. Behaviour that is now becoming more and more common among those who manage our society. — P. Atkinson

Preface
Disclaimer
Introduction
Part 1 – Legal, Political
Social & Economic Perspectives
Part 2 – Legal Interpretation
Conclusions
References