Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander issues

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander issues

There are many legal issues that fall under the blanket term of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander issues. This is a broad area of law because corresponds to the complex and important needs of indigenous people. The term includes such areas of law as native title and land rights, as well as more specialised streams of the criminal and familial systems. Because there are a large range of areas in which specific provision is made for Aboriginal and Torre Strait Islander people it is important to see a lawyer who understands the specific area and is has a specialised understanding of the unique and challenging issues facing indigenous Australians.