This letter stick (darpa dhwumirri) is sent because it follows the ancient practice of our people (Yolnu) when communicating with trading partners, in diplomatic alliances, or between parliaments.

This message is a special form of communication between the Parliaments of the Yolnu Nation/States within East Arnem Land, and the Commonwealth Parliament of Australia.

It contains within the markings, a reference to Mgaya, which is the responsibility of the Parliament to the citizens. Mgaya is the peace, order and good government afforded the people constitutionally under Customary Law in a manner similar to the Australian Constitution as stated in section 51.

The Rights of the Terminally Ill Act of the Northern Territory is seen to be breaking these fundemental constitutional responsibilities placed upon the Parliament. Further, Yolnu Customary Law -- "Common Law" -- defines the enactment of the NT Act as an illegal action of sorcery punishable at law. For this reason this message endorses the action of Kevin Andrews MP to bring a private members Bill which will overturn the NT Act. Indeed it is a sacred responsibility of this parliament to do this.

This message urges the members of both houses to support the Bill's passage into legislation.