About
Remembered for his role in overturning the Australian legal policy of terra nullius, this political activist fought for indigenous Australians' land rights.
Before Fame
Before becoming an activist, he worked as a gardener at Queensland's James Cook University.
Trivia
He was the posthumous recipient of the 1992 Australian Human Rights Medal.
Family Life
His marriage to fellow activist Bonita Mabo resulted in a child named Gail.
Associated With
He and poet Oodgeroo Noonuccal were both Aboriginal rights activists in Australia.
