Queensland Coast Islands Declaratory Act 1985 facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Queensland Coast Islands Declaratory Act 1985
Parliament of Queensland
An Act to allay any doubts that may exist concerning certain islands forming part of Queensland
Citation	Queensland Coast Islands Declaratory Act 1985
Date enacted	15 April 1985
Related legislation
Racial Discrimination Act 1975
Status: Repealed

The Queensland Coast Islands Declaratory Act 1985 was an Act of the Parliament of Queensland, the intent of which was to retroactively abolish native title claims by Torres Strait Islanders to islands off the coast of Queensland, specifically Murray Island. It was passed in response to court proceedings started by the Torres Strait Meriam people led by Eddie Koiki Mabo, who were attempting to have their land claims recognised by the common law. The Act was condemned by supporters of the Indigenous Australian civil rights movement. The act was overturned in the 1988 Mabo v Queensland (No 1) High Court case, which found it inconsistent with the Racial Discrimination Act 1975.