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Sending your letter
By Post
It is very powerful to send a printed out or hand-written letter through the post. Send to:
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By Email
A personally written email is also very effective. Send the email to:
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Writing guide
Introduce
Address them as “Dear MP not found”, or “Dear MP not found”
Introduce yourself and say where you live, something about your family, community, or your faith.
Concerns
Concerns you can raise:
- you have heard about the Government’s consultation on “conversion therapy” legislation.
- you are concerned that many faith groups have not been consulted, or even told that the consultation was happening.
- you are concerned that the Government is planning to copy the Victorian legislation that has seriously restricted the freedom of speech and religion.
- the Victorian model was rejected by NSW and South Australia, who both consulted widely with faith communities.
Your request
Ask the MP for a response:
will they hold the Government to account on this legislation?
will they stand up for basic freedoms like freedom of speech and religion?
Conclude
Thank the MP for their attention and their service to the electorate.
Ensure you include your name and address. This is so the MP’s staff can confirm that you are a member of their electorate. Letters without an address are often ignored
Example letter
This letter is provided as an example. It is always best to write your own letter, however this example is based on a few of the discussion points above and is provided to help you start.
If you are basing your letter off this template, make sure you replace the sections in **{brackets}**
Dear ,
or Dear ,
****{Introduce yourself and say something about your faith}****
I am writing to express my concerns regarding the Government's secret consultation process on proposed "conversion therapy" legislation. It has come to my attention that many faith groups were left out of the consultation process and not even informed that it was taking place. This approach to policy-making lacks transparency and inclusivity, particularly for communities that would be significantly impacted by such legislation.
There is growing apprehension that the Government might adopt the Victorian model, which has severely restricted freedoms related to speech and religion. It's important to note that both New South Wales and South Australia, after engaging extensively with faith communities, chose not to follow Victoria’s example. This highlights the importance of broad consultation with stakeholders before enacting such consequential laws.
I am keen to know your stance on this issue. Will you work to ensure the Government is held accountable for its actions in crafting this legislation? How do you plan to stand up for essential freedoms such as freedom of speech and religion? Your response on these matters would be greatly appreciated.
****{enter your name, address and phone number.}****
Authorised by Mike Southon, Freedom for Faith, 168 Chalmers St, Surry Hills NSW