Dear Yuyutsu,

Most people in this country have a robust tolerance
of difference but to maintain this tolerance (cohesion
in our society) we have to have an agreed framework which
will protect the rights and liberties of all. Therefore
it is important that people know there are laws that are
going to be enforced whether they acknowledge their
legitimacy or not.

Foxy,

You wrote:
" We have a compact to live under a
democratic legislature and obey the laws it makes.
In doing this the rights and liberties of all are
protected."

Except if one is a young Aboriginal woman living in a part of Australia where Customary Law is allowed to prevail, that's where equality and human rights go out the window.

One law for all Australians is very desireable but it is a target that has not been achieved.

Dear Is Mise,

The following link may help:

http://www.creativespirits.info/aboriginalculture/law/aboriginality-disadvantage-and-sentencing

cont'd ...

This link also explains further:

http://www.creativespirits.info/aboriginalculture/law/tribal-punishment-customary-law-payback

Ducking again, Foxy?

That link has nowt to do with the Courts allowing customary law to be enforced by unelected and largely ignorant tribal elders, nor does it address in any way the plight of young Aboriginal women who are given to old men under customary law.

There is no place in Australia for two sets of laws.

I cannot claim the Customary Law of my people when appearing before a court of law.

Accusing again Is Mise?

What you need to do is a bit of research concerning
Aboriginal Customary Law and Sentencing under
the existing law and practice and how judges
actually deal with it.