Defending the defenceless : Indigenous self-determination and legal services in Australia
Cubillo, Eddie2026
Book
For generations, Indigenous peoples in Australia have faced systemic barriers to justice and are often denied the right to determine their own legal and cultural futures. Defending the Defenceless is a powerful exploration of Indigenous self-determination within the legal system, offering a deeply personal and critical perspective on the intersection of law, identity and advocacy. Drawing from lived experience, community leadership and academic expertise, Eddie Cubillo examines the challenges and triumphs of Indigenous legal services, exposing the structural inequalities that persist while highlighting pathways toward meaningful change. Through innovative methodologies and compelling storytelling, this book is both a vital scholarly contribution and an urgent call to action. Engaging, thought-provoking and deeply rooted in the realities of Indigenous justice, Defending the Defenceless is essential reading for scholars, legal practitioners, policymakers and anyone committed to truth, justice and Indigenous rights in Australia.
Main title:
Defending the defenceless : Indigenous self-determination and legal services in Australia / Eddie Cubillo ; with a foreword by Gary Foley.
Author:
Cubillo, Eddie, authorFoley, Gary, 1950-, writer of foreword
Imprint:
Carlton, Victoria : The Miegunyah Press, 2026.©2026
Collation:
xi, 276 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Notes:
This material contains Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of Australian First Nations peoples. Restrictions on access and use of this material may apply. Contact the National Library of Australia for further information.Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9780522881714 (paperback)
Dewey class:
305.89915342.940872305.8991
Language:
English
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Subject:
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal ServicesTorres Strait Islanders -- Legal status, laws, etcAboriginal Australians -- Legal status, laws, etcIndigenous peoples -- Legal status, laws, etc. -- AustraliaLaw reform -- AustraliaIndigenous peoples -- Civil rights -- AustraliaSocial justice -- AustraliaLawLaw - Legal aid servicesPolitics and Government - Civil rights and citizenshipPolitics and Government - Social justice
BRN:
493651