A row of houses in Sydney, all displaying balconies made of ironwork.
It is 1993. Dr John Hewson exclaims to the Parliament that the passing of the 'Mabo Bill’ will be a day of shame for Australia.
John Howard responds to the High Court’s decision on the native title of the Wik and Thayorre peoples in Wik Peoples v Queensland (1996) 141 ALR 129.
Peter Yu of the Yawuru and Bunuba, Kimberley Land Council, talks about Indigenous relationship to land and the High Court decision in Mabo v Queensland (No 2) (1992) 175 CLR 1.
This clip uses old paintings and engravings to trace the early history of the Rocks area from its inception.
Summary by Damien Parer
A look at the Rocks area, focusing on restored old buildings, and tourist attractions including retail outlets.
