Did You Know in 1901

During the 18th hundreds, Various forms English of Institutions, paved the way and manner to control the people of this country. In 1901 the Australian Constitution enacted, thus giving the Australian Parliament (under s51) powers to make laws for peace, order, and good government of the Commonwealth with respect to:-

"(xxvi) The people of any race; other than the aboriginal race in any State, for whom it is deemd necessary to make special laws." The Australian people were required to Vote, (as promoted) to allow the Aboriginal to counted in the censors and the right to Vote. this referendum resulted in 92% of the population voting yes. for the Australian Constitution to be altered.

The Australian Constitution was altered 1967 and the words "other then the Aboriginal race in any state" were deleted from the constitution The vast majority of people believed their yes vote will give the Aboriginal the rights to vote, (which it legal did) How many of realize that only after the referendum, did the Australian Parliament have power to make laws for the peace, order and good government Aboriginal race. Which leaves open to ponder the question, just how many of the indigenous people were prosecuted before 1967 by a government that had no lawful rights to make laws for the Aboriginal people.

There growing concern within our community, that power to protect the people is to far removed from the elected Government, Parliament. The Law institute Act gives the lawyers the rights to regulate and maintain the own profession and to "protect the people"

Considering what has transpired over the years, and the present position of our peoples health and well-being, We feel it more accountably and assuring if the Government of Australia was obligated by legislation to protect the People of Australia.

Due to recent matters concerning Australians overseas or more recently in the media, David Hicks case is a prime example of Government that is not legally obligated to protect the citizens of this country, Guilty or Not his birth rights was not protect by the Australian Government.

It is greatly appreciated the support that you and others have given to the plight of the Aboriginal people, However, we feel it would be in the best interest of all Australians, if the power to protect the people was not in the hands of very powerful and wealth private club. a form of union, whose main aim and ambitions may not necessary rest in the best interest and welfare of the Australia people.

If you require further information write to Aboriginal Embassy Victoria 129 Elm St Northcote 3070 proffered to Email: aboriginalembassyvic@yahoo.com.au

Yours sincerely
Les McDonald,
Chief Lore Officer,
Aboriginal Embassy Victoria