Elder Portland 3305 22 April 2008
Dear ......
Please find enclosed herewith copies of letters date:-
1st April 2008 to Senior Constable Michael Hobson Inglewood Police Station, note the same letter sent (date 3rd April) to Marybrough Magistrates Court, and Chief Magistrate
11th April 2008 To the Magistrate Court,, ... has St. Arnaud Magistrates Court power to hear the issues regarding Jurisdiction over the Aboriginal People of Victoria.
17th April 2008 From the Chief Magistrate Ian L Gray. I will look into the concerns you have raised in your correspondence and write to you again as soon as possible.
It would be with in reason to assume the Chief Magistrate would have on-hand the issue of Jurisdiction of the Court and or the Jurisdiction of the Victorian Parliament has over the Aboriginal People. (if any)
Yours sincerely
Les McDonald
Chief Lore Officer
Aboriginal Embassy Victoria
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Letter to Magistrates Court Victoria 8/05/08
Magistrates Court Victoria
Duputy Chief Magistrate
Ms. Jelena Popovic 8th May 2008
233 William Street
Melbourne 3000
Dear Jelene Popovic,
Re: Koori Magistrates Court -
I have been requested to write to you, as you may be able to assist our needs and concerns regarding the proposed Koori County Court to be set up later this year, it would greatly appreciated if you could forward details of:-
The number of Aborigine's that have gone through the state Koori magistrates courts since it inception.
The number of Aboriginal offenders that that have gone through the state Koori Magistrates Court 2006 to 2007
The gender and age of the Aboriginal offenders
The offence/charges committed by the defendants (no names)
What Koori Magistrates courts heard the charges
Hoping you can help
Yours sincerely
Les McDonald
Chief Lore Officer
Aboriginal Embassy Victoria
Duputy Chief Magistrate
Ms. Jelena Popovic 8th May 2008
233 William Street
Melbourne 3000
Dear Jelene Popovic,
Re: Koori Magistrates Court -
I have been requested to write to you, as you may be able to assist our needs and concerns regarding the proposed Koori County Court to be set up later this year, it would greatly appreciated if you could forward details of:-
The number of Aborigine's that have gone through the state Koori magistrates courts since it inception.
The number of Aboriginal offenders that that have gone through the state Koori Magistrates Court 2006 to 2007
The gender and age of the Aboriginal offenders
The offence/charges committed by the defendants (no names)
What Koori Magistrates courts heard the charges
Hoping you can help
Yours sincerely
Les McDonald
Chief Lore Officer
Aboriginal Embassy Victoria
ELder Morwell Vic. 3840 19 May 2008
Dear ....
Please find enclosed herewith copies:-
The Australian 16th May 2008 "Koori courts help cut repeat offences" 2 pages please note Rob Hulls the Attorney-General of Victoria stated:-
"The Koori defendant must consent to the Jurisdiction of the County Koori Court, and have pleaded guilty to the offence"
also
The Australian May 9th 2008 "Kooris court a waste of Money" by Peter Faris 2 pages. "The new court is supposed to be based upon the success of the Koori Magistrates Court, which disposes of 150 cases involving Aboriginal a year in six courts-an average of one a fortnight."
I point out, During 1996 the Embassy brought to attention of the Victorian Government that they had now proper legislated power to make laws for the Aboriginal People of Victoria,
We are greatly concerned that the if Victorian Governments proposed Korri County Court is successful it’s role may well be used later, to support the Governments and the Courts Jurisdiction over the Aboriginal People of Victoria.
We feel it would be in the best interest of our people, if the Victorian Parliament could clarify that it has proper lawful legislated Jurisdiction over our people. A very simple issue, that must be resolved, before any proposed Koori County Court are considered.
Yours sincerely
Les McDonald
Chief Lore Officer
Aboriginal Embassy Victoria
Dear ....
Please find enclosed herewith copies:-
The Australian 16th May 2008 "Koori courts help cut repeat offences" 2 pages please note Rob Hulls the Attorney-General of Victoria stated:-
"The Koori defendant must consent to the Jurisdiction of the County Koori Court, and have pleaded guilty to the offence"
also
The Australian May 9th 2008 "Kooris court a waste of Money" by Peter Faris 2 pages. "The new court is supposed to be based upon the success of the Koori Magistrates Court, which disposes of 150 cases involving Aboriginal a year in six courts-an average of one a fortnight."
I point out, During 1996 the Embassy brought to attention of the Victorian Government that they had now proper legislated power to make laws for the Aboriginal People of Victoria,
We are greatly concerned that the if Victorian Governments proposed Korri County Court is successful it’s role may well be used later, to support the Governments and the Courts Jurisdiction over the Aboriginal People of Victoria.
We feel it would be in the best interest of our people, if the Victorian Parliament could clarify that it has proper lawful legislated Jurisdiction over our people. A very simple issue, that must be resolved, before any proposed Koori County Court are considered.
Yours sincerely
Les McDonald
Chief Lore Officer
Aboriginal Embassy Victoria
Letter to VAJAC 21/05/08
Mr. Alf Bamblett CEO
Victorian Aboriginal Justice Advisory Committee 23 May 2008
171 Smith St Fitzroy 3065
Dear Doc.Alf Bamblett,
Re-The Victorian Aboriginal Justice Agreement. Re Rob Hulls MP Attorney-General:-
"While the recommendation provide a clear direction for Government, there is also recognition that the environment has changed. With the Aboriginal community, we need to reassess the intent of the recommendation and take into account the growing influence of illicit drugs and gambling on Aboriginals and their families."
In the mid 70s the environment began to change within the Aboriginal community, as many young adults that experienced the violence, damage and family break ups, caused by alcohol abuse, started using Pot, (marijuana, cannabis gunga) for their comfort and recreational needs .
Now time has pasted, these parents now prefer to have their children use cannabis, then alcohol, The herb cannabis, can be use as beverage, food addictive to cakes biscuits, as used by our people for centuries, and traded through all known Aboriginal nations of this land.
However, during 1981, the Victorian Government list cannabis, along side hard drugs such as, heroin, cocaine and other substances, under the Drugs Poisons and controlled Substance Act 9719/1981, causing an unnecessary burden on our people, as many being brought before the criminal system of Victoria for use and growing cannabis, and some imprisoned
Today there are various types of illicit drugs on the street of Australia, all having caused death to human beings, all except cannabis. For that reason alone, with the best interest and future well-being of our people at the forefront. The current Victorian laws surrounding cannabis need to be changed, as to suit today's Aboriginal communities needs, and as to maintain a more peaceful and harmonious life style.
At present the impact of Victorian laws has placed our people at a disadvantage to other Aboriginal people residing in A.C.T. S.A. and N.T. where they can grow cannabis for personal use. Our people in Victoria and future generations are faced with the possibility of coming in contact with the criminal justice system, as well as the underlining economic values, Cannabis being now $300 to $400 per ounce.
As the role-objectives of the Victorian Aboriginal Justice Advisory Committee is to assure " administration of law does not adversely impact on Aboriginal people" and "reducing the risk of involvement of Aboriginal children and youth in the justice system." We hereby request, that your organisation VAJAC, Urgently brings to the attention of the Attorney-General and the Minister for Mental Health, in the best interest of the Aboriginal People of Victoria that:-
1. No person being a decedent of the Aboriginal race shall not be charged with any offence, if that person is found to have less then 30 grams of cannabis in his or her possession
2. No person being a decedent of the Aboriginal race shall not be charged with any offence, for cultivation of up to five plants per household, for personal use only
Yours sincerely Les McDonald
Chief Lore Officer
Aboriginal Embassy Victoria
Victorian Aboriginal Justice Advisory Committee 23 May 2008
171 Smith St Fitzroy 3065
Dear Doc.Alf Bamblett,
Re-The Victorian Aboriginal Justice Agreement. Re Rob Hulls MP Attorney-General:-
"While the recommendation provide a clear direction for Government, there is also recognition that the environment has changed. With the Aboriginal community, we need to reassess the intent of the recommendation and take into account the growing influence of illicit drugs and gambling on Aboriginals and their families."
In the mid 70s the environment began to change within the Aboriginal community, as many young adults that experienced the violence, damage and family break ups, caused by alcohol abuse, started using Pot, (marijuana, cannabis gunga) for their comfort and recreational needs .
Now time has pasted, these parents now prefer to have their children use cannabis, then alcohol, The herb cannabis, can be use as beverage, food addictive to cakes biscuits, as used by our people for centuries, and traded through all known Aboriginal nations of this land.
However, during 1981, the Victorian Government list cannabis, along side hard drugs such as, heroin, cocaine and other substances, under the Drugs Poisons and controlled Substance Act 9719/1981, causing an unnecessary burden on our people, as many being brought before the criminal system of Victoria for use and growing cannabis, and some imprisoned
Today there are various types of illicit drugs on the street of Australia, all having caused death to human beings, all except cannabis. For that reason alone, with the best interest and future well-being of our people at the forefront. The current Victorian laws surrounding cannabis need to be changed, as to suit today's Aboriginal communities needs, and as to maintain a more peaceful and harmonious life style.
At present the impact of Victorian laws has placed our people at a disadvantage to other Aboriginal people residing in A.C.T. S.A. and N.T. where they can grow cannabis for personal use. Our people in Victoria and future generations are faced with the possibility of coming in contact with the criminal justice system, as well as the underlining economic values, Cannabis being now $300 to $400 per ounce.
As the role-objectives of the Victorian Aboriginal Justice Advisory Committee is to assure " administration of law does not adversely impact on Aboriginal people" and "reducing the risk of involvement of Aboriginal children and youth in the justice system." We hereby request, that your organisation VAJAC, Urgently brings to the attention of the Attorney-General and the Minister for Mental Health, in the best interest of the Aboriginal People of Victoria that:-
1. No person being a decedent of the Aboriginal race shall not be charged with any offence, if that person is found to have less then 30 grams of cannabis in his or her possession
2. No person being a decedent of the Aboriginal race shall not be charged with any offence, for cultivation of up to five plants per household, for personal use only
Yours sincerely Les McDonald
Chief Lore Officer
Aboriginal Embassy Victoria
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Lieutenant Governor
Chief Justice Marilyn Warren
210 William St
Melbourne 3000 31st January 2008
Dear. Chief Justice, Marilyn Warren
N o t i c e
The Aboriginal Embassy Victoria, Council of Elders have requested to bring to your attention the Constitution Act 1975 No. 8750/1975 makes no reference to Aboriginal People of Victoria, fails to provide protection the Aboriginal Peoples spiritual belief. It is disappointing that consent has not been sought or given by the Aboriginal People for the Victorian Parliament to make laws for the Aboriginal People of Victoria.
On the date the Lieutenant Governor, Chief Justice of Victoria receiving this notice, the Constitution Act 1975 Part 11 Division 1 16. Legislative Power of Parliament, The Parliament shall have power to make laws in and for Victoria in all cases whatsoever. Has no longer have any meaning or legal standing with the Aboriginal People of Victoria.
On the day after receiving notice, all Courts, Judges or Acts given under the Constitution Act 1975 or local Government Act shall have no lawful rights to order, direct, stop or hinder any Aboriginal person or persons or group from.
(a)... practising their spiritual mystical belief and customs
(b)... entering any Crown Land or waste lands
(c)... gathering and taking of firewood, plant, herb, bush, fungi, trees or any other native vegetation on any Crown Land, State land or aboriginal land
(d)... entering any Crown land water ways, river, creek billabong, or spring
(e)... taking, diverting, holding or damming any water on Crown Land
(f)... fishing and setting traditional ell traps on Crown land waterway
(g)... taking of coastal sea water fish, shell fish, clams and crayfish
(h)... hunting and killing of native mammals, reptiles and birds in Crown Land for food
(i)... lighting of fires for cook, cleansing and for ceremonially purposes
(j)... protect the water, trees and fauna in all Crown land
We trust that you will inform the Courts of these changes, at your most convenient moment. By way of respect and courtesy, I have enclosed a copy facsimile date 26 August 1996 from Helen Mason Scrutiny of Acts and Regulations Committee "unaware of any Act which gives the Victorian the power to make laws for peace order and good government for indigenous people"
I assume that you are aware of the Victoria Government charter of Human Rights, at least a comforting start in the right direction of all Australian.
Yours faithfully Beryl Booth (signed)
Ambassador
Aboriginal Embassy Victoria
Chief Justice Marilyn Warren
210 William St
Melbourne 3000 31st January 2008
Dear. Chief Justice, Marilyn Warren
N o t i c e
The Aboriginal Embassy Victoria, Council of Elders have requested to bring to your attention the Constitution Act 1975 No. 8750/1975 makes no reference to Aboriginal People of Victoria, fails to provide protection the Aboriginal Peoples spiritual belief. It is disappointing that consent has not been sought or given by the Aboriginal People for the Victorian Parliament to make laws for the Aboriginal People of Victoria.
On the date the Lieutenant Governor, Chief Justice of Victoria receiving this notice, the Constitution Act 1975 Part 11 Division 1 16. Legislative Power of Parliament, The Parliament shall have power to make laws in and for Victoria in all cases whatsoever. Has no longer have any meaning or legal standing with the Aboriginal People of Victoria.
On the day after receiving notice, all Courts, Judges or Acts given under the Constitution Act 1975 or local Government Act shall have no lawful rights to order, direct, stop or hinder any Aboriginal person or persons or group from.
(a)... practising their spiritual mystical belief and customs
(b)... entering any Crown Land or waste lands
(c)... gathering and taking of firewood, plant, herb, bush, fungi, trees or any other native vegetation on any Crown Land, State land or aboriginal land
(d)... entering any Crown land water ways, river, creek billabong, or spring
(e)... taking, diverting, holding or damming any water on Crown Land
(f)... fishing and setting traditional ell traps on Crown land waterway
(g)... taking of coastal sea water fish, shell fish, clams and crayfish
(h)... hunting and killing of native mammals, reptiles and birds in Crown Land for food
(i)... lighting of fires for cook, cleansing and for ceremonially purposes
(j)... protect the water, trees and fauna in all Crown land
We trust that you will inform the Courts of these changes, at your most convenient moment. By way of respect and courtesy, I have enclosed a copy facsimile date 26 August 1996 from Helen Mason Scrutiny of Acts and Regulations Committee "unaware of any Act which gives the Victorian the power to make laws for peace order and good government for indigenous people"
I assume that you are aware of the Victoria Government charter of Human Rights, at least a comforting start in the right direction of all Australian.
Yours faithfully Beryl Booth (signed)
Ambassador
Aboriginal Embassy Victoria
Monday, December 3, 2007
Cannabis Law
Ballarat & Distraict Aboriginal Co-opFax 5333 1637
To Whom It May Concern , 4th December 2007
We again write, to bring to your attention the health risk associated with using cannabis that has been grown indoors "hydroponics cultivation" chemical enhanced, adulterated cannabis, has dramatically impacted on the mental health of our people.
As you would be well aware that many of our people now use cannabis as an alternative to alcohol, citing, that it reduces violence in the home and the wider community, However the current laws in the state of Victoria and the high cost of cannabis, has placed an unnecessary burden on our people. I ask, should we not be given the same benefits as in other states?
The only way that we can remove the Health Risk facing our people and the most logical way is to change the current State Laws. to suit the needs of our present society needs and demands. Clearly prohibition of Cannabis has not worked.
In our previous (letters) Fax 26 September 2007 we enclosed a Petition to the Legislative Assembly of Victoria, this being the lawful and best way to address the issue, Unfortunately, some Aboriginal organizations, under their rules and objectives of the Co-op are not committed to protecting the Aboriginal people, No doubt an obvious oversight..
I point out the main thrust of the Petition being:-
1. That no person being a decedent of the Aboriginal race shall not be charged with any offense, if that person is found to have less then 30 grams of cannabis in his or her possession.
2. That no person being a descedant of the Aboriginal race shall not be charged with any offense, for cultivation of up to five cannabis plants per household, for personal use only.
As many Aboriginal Co-op property representing the people now flourish through-out Victoria, It would greatly assist the cause if you could find the time to pass the Petition around the community, this give them the chance and opportunity in creating a more healthier peaceful and harmonious lifestyle for the present and future generation of Aboriginal People.
All signed petition can be mailed to the address below, I thank you.
Yours sincerely Les McDonald Chief Lore OfficeAboriginal Embassy Victoria .
P.s. Over the last ten years or-so there is growing unrest within our community, It appears that the requirements laid out by laid out by Aboriginal Affairs Victoria, and the Native Land title Act, has divided our people, Now in very small groups, speaking of their country only. Which I feel is nothing but shear nonsense, and should be avoided at all cost
To Whom It May Concern , 4th December 2007
We again write, to bring to your attention the health risk associated with using cannabis that has been grown indoors "hydroponics cultivation" chemical enhanced, adulterated cannabis, has dramatically impacted on the mental health of our people.
As you would be well aware that many of our people now use cannabis as an alternative to alcohol, citing, that it reduces violence in the home and the wider community, However the current laws in the state of Victoria and the high cost of cannabis, has placed an unnecessary burden on our people. I ask, should we not be given the same benefits as in other states?
The only way that we can remove the Health Risk facing our people and the most logical way is to change the current State Laws. to suit the needs of our present society needs and demands. Clearly prohibition of Cannabis has not worked.
In our previous (letters) Fax 26 September 2007 we enclosed a Petition to the Legislative Assembly of Victoria, this being the lawful and best way to address the issue, Unfortunately, some Aboriginal organizations, under their rules and objectives of the Co-op are not committed to protecting the Aboriginal people, No doubt an obvious oversight..
I point out the main thrust of the Petition being:-
1. That no person being a decedent of the Aboriginal race shall not be charged with any offense, if that person is found to have less then 30 grams of cannabis in his or her possession.
2. That no person being a descedant of the Aboriginal race shall not be charged with any offense, for cultivation of up to five cannabis plants per household, for personal use only.
As many Aboriginal Co-op property representing the people now flourish through-out Victoria, It would greatly assist the cause if you could find the time to pass the Petition around the community, this give them the chance and opportunity in creating a more healthier peaceful and harmonious lifestyle for the present and future generation of Aboriginal People.
All signed petition can be mailed to the address below, I thank you.
Yours sincerely Les McDonald Chief Lore OfficeAboriginal Embassy Victoria .
P.s. Over the last ten years or-so there is growing unrest within our community, It appears that the requirements laid out by laid out by Aboriginal Affairs Victoria, and the Native Land title Act, has divided our people, Now in very small groups, speaking of their country only. Which I feel is nothing but shear nonsense, and should be avoided at all cost
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
The army moves in
To day 27 June 2007 The Australian Army and the Police both federal and state move in to take control over the Aboriginal lands and the Aboriginal people, as to stop the abuse of Aboriginal Children, they may also take the Children away, To reduce alcohol consumption, and to withhold welfare payment, often regarded by the Natives as rent payment for the land used. or is it?
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