Your Ref No. LJP/PH -TF/10487-DOC/109933
The Premier of Queensland
100 George Street
PO. Box 15185 City East 17th May 2010
Brisbane 4002
Dear Premier, Anna Bligh,
Re: The Act to make laws for the Aboriginal People andRe: Courts Jurisdiction over Aboriginal people of Queensland
I acknowledge the letter of 11 February 2010 on your behalf. Sadly, it appears that the issue concerning the Courts Jurisdiction over the Aboriginal people has been overlooked. I trust that you will assure that this matter will be addressed in the very near future, as the matter is now most urgent
In response to specific question previously raised about legislative power to make laws, it
appears that the answer relies on section 2 of the Constitution Act 1867 (Qld) which states.
"2. Legislative Assembly constituted With in said Colony of Queensland Her Majesty shall have power by and with the advice and consent of the said Assembly to make laws for peace welfare and good government of the colony in all cases whatsoever"
Considering the Act 1867, which makes no reference to the Aboriginal people at all, as that time Terra-Nullis was advocated by the legal profession which remained in vogue up until the fiction of terra nullius was rejected by the High Court in Mabo Case, 1992.
As the contents of your letter cast a shadow of doubt over the Queensland Government Legislative to make laws for the Aboriginal people of Queensland, as it appears to have only relied on the Constitution Act 1867, ( Enact under the disguise of Terra-Nullis) You may well understand the reason that we can not accept Mr N. Williams explanation on the matter.
If you are aware of any other documents that offers supports or confirms that Queensland Government has the proper legislated power to make laws of the Aboriginal people of Queensland, forwarding a copy of such, would be greatly appreciated, as simplicity is the most convenient way to the truth.
I thank you
Yours faithfully
Les McDonald
Chief Lore Officer
Aboriginal Embassy Victoria
Monday, May 17, 2010
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