Coe v. Commonwealth of Australia and Another

Abstract

State territory — In general — Acquisition of territorial sovereignty — Conquest and annexation — Acquisition of Australia in 1780-1788 — Terra nullius — Whether occupation or conquest — Rights of aboriginal people in land under international law — The law of AustraliaState territory — In general — Acquisition of territorial sovereignty — Occupation — Discovery — Acquisition of Australia in 1770–1788 — Terra nullius — Whether occupation or conquest — Validity and legal effects — Act of State — Whether aboriginal people had rights in land under international or Australian law — Procedure — The law of Australia