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Keira Jenkins

Indigenous-led centre launched, continuing Mabo legacy

A centre, named after a man who fought for land rights, will continue to honour his legacy. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

It was more than 30 years ago when a landmark legal case, brought about by Eddie Koiki Mabo and fellow Mer Islanders, recognised the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to their lands. 

A centre being launched in Perth on Tuesday will continue the forefather of native title's legacy, which began in 1982 when the group lodged their legal claim in the High Court for ownership of their lands.

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