Aboriginals realise that rules are necessary for the proper functioning of the community, not just individuals. In the film, the laws are fair, which allows justice to be done and disputes to be settled and resolved effectively. There is no emotion, imbalance of power or bias between the indigenous groups and therefore it's fair in the end. The scene when the two tribes discuss Ridjimiraril's punishment is presented in a bird's eye view, which showed that both sides got a say in the decision, unlike in Weller's short stories. Whilst law is still present in Weller's short stories, a white system of law is forced upon them instead. A clear imbalance of power is portrayed in Weller's stories, particularly in "Fish and Chips". Jimmy Whitty was potentially full of promise as Artie mentioned all his great feats, like his talent at impersonation and dancing, "but he assaulted a policeman who took him up into a back alley to belt him around." Jimmy ultimately went to jail, however Artie described the unjust situation without emotion. It is clear that the aboriginal society is frustrated at the corruption in the laws that are forced upon them by the white society, but they know that they are helpless as white people appear far more dominant in the post-colonial community. Ultimately, although de Heer illustrates a fully functioning community administered by fair rules, it is evident in Weller's short stories that the lawful attributes of the Aboriginal people have deteriorated as a result of the corrupt laws that are forced upon. Where de Heer's film depicts a peaceful and just community, Weller displays only remnants of the once-civilised indigenous society.
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Culture (Reincarnation and Respect for Elders and Ancestors).
However, there is a strong representation of culture throughout the indigenous society in both texts. Aboriginal people appear to have great respect for their ancestors and elders, as well as a strong belief in reincarnation.