The Mabo Case was a landmark legal decision in Australia that recognized the land rights of the Indigenous people, specifically the Meriam people of the Mabo family. In 1992, the High Court of Australia ruled that the concept of terra nullius (land belonging to no one) was invalid, acknowledging that Indigenous Australians had a prior claim to the land. This case led to significant changes in Australian law, paving the way for the Native Title Act 1993. The ruling affirmed that Indigenous Australians could claim rights to land based on their traditional laws and customs, marking a crucial step towards reconciliation and recognition of Indigenous rights in Australia.