Arif Furqan, a writer and researcher in Yogyakarta, who focuses on the literature of indigenous Australians, celebrates the achievements and legacy of Eddie Mabo.
Why was the Mabo decision so important to all Australians? Can the impact of the decision be felt in contemporary Australian writing? Does the Mabo legacy give hope for full reconciliation? Arif Furqan talks about Eddie Mabo.
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