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One land, two laws, it’s black and white — with Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander Social Justice Commissioner Katie Kiss

One land, two laws, it’s black and white — with Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander Social Justice Commissioner Katie Kiss

At a time when governments are retreating from promises of progress for First Nations people, what can be achieved through legal and human rights mechanisms? The 2025 Mabo Oration was recorded at the Cairns Performing Arts Centre on 30 May 2025, with thanks to the Queensland Human Rights Commission and QPAC. Speakers Katie Kiss Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander Social Justice Commissioner Gail Mabo Visual Artist, Artistic Director, Choreographer, Writer and Actor

Big Ideas · Australian Broadcasting Corporation

July 22, 202555m 11s

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Show Notes

At a time when governments are retreating from promises of progress for First Nations people, what can be achieved through legal and human rights mechanisms?

The 2025 Mabo Oration was recorded at the Cairns Performing Arts Centre on 30 May 2025, with thanks to the Queensland Human Rights Commission and QPAC.

Speakers

Katie KissAboriginal and Torres Strait islander Social Justice Commissioner

Gail MaboVisual Artist, Artistic Director, Choreographer, Writer and Actor

Topics

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