jan 1, 1985 - The Queensland Government passes the Queensland Coast Islands Declaratory Act in an attempt to negate any claims Torres Strait Islanders have to the land.
Description:
The Act declares that when the Torres Strait Islands were annexed by the Queensland Government under the Coast Island Act in 1879, title to the islands was transferred to the state of Queensland and not subject to other claims.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1985
Now
~ 40 years ago