"We, Aboriginal people, hold the key to survival on this land. We are the authority of this country. We call on all peoples to take notice of what we are saying. The Old Country is angry. It is talking, "Be aware!" It has seen the people come and go. We say: No, No, No, No, No to the Roxby Downs mine and the radioactive waste dump.
Our people and our ancient country, Lake Eyre, are about to retaliate against this evil force, to stop us and our lands from being sacrificed. We will unleash energy and power that cannot be imagined by the human mind to stop this evil force.
We are saddened that the foreigners to this land are still ignoring our rightful authority. There is a breakdown in communication and understanding. There is a lack of understanding on what this Old Country and the people are saying. If those who are causing the troubles will not listen to our warnings, then we are peacefully asking them to leave our country and to go back to where they belong.
The time has come for all peoples, if we are going to move forward to make our own governing bodies. We need to dismantle this evil government. Dissolve the Parliament, and the Crown because they do not fit in this land. Discard this artificial and materialistic economy. Discard this culture of death and worship of war and greed. We have to maintain our old values that have been tried and tested over thousands of years. We can guide all peoples in creating a culture based on peace making, caring and sharing, and healing the land and the people.
There is too much at stake and we hold the key to survival. Listen to us and respect what you hear. Commit to peace not war.
We are letting you know that we are struggling against this evil with very little resources. We do not receive any finance from governmental bodies like ATSIC or any of the Land Councils. Our work is done under extreme duress. We seek your support, remember we collectively breathe the air and drink the waters. We need your support and you can do this"
from the keepers of Lake Eyre see: www.lakeeyre.green.net.au