To The Premier of Victoria 17/05/10

The Premier of Victoria
John Brumby
Level 1 Treasury Place 19th May 2010
Melbourne 3001

Dear Premier, John Brumby.

Re Request to clarify the States role in maintain Aboriginal Affairs
As you will be aware all states handed responsibility regarding Aboriginal people over to the Commonwealth back 1974/5, Victoria the only state that withdrew from this arraignment, as to maintain the states role in protect the welfare of the Aboriginal people of Victoria.

The policy coordinating role remaining with the Victorian Department of the Premier. As to keep our records in good order, I ask if you can forward the functions and role the Victoria government holds in regards to the well-fare and control over the Aboriginal people of Victoria.
I thank you

Yours faithfully

Les McDonald
Chief Lore Officer
Aboriginal Embassy Victoria