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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 ,

****{Introduce yourself and say something about your faith}****

I am writing to express my concern regarding the Government's secretive approach to consultations surrounding the "conversion therapy" legislation. It is troubling that most faith groups were neither informed of these discussions nor given a chance to offer their perspectives. This lack of transparency is concerning, particularly given the implications such legislation could have on freedom of speech and religious practice.

I have heard that the Government may be considering the Victorian model for this legislation. Such a model has caused considerable probelms due to its restrictive nature on fundamental freedoms. It is noteworthy that both New South Wales and South Australia rejected this model after engaging in extensive consultations with faith communities. This difference in approach underscores the importance of open dialogue and consideration of diverse viewpoints in the legislative process.

Given these concerns, I seek your response on whether you will hold the Government accountable for its actions in this area. Will you advocate for the protection of basic freedoms, such as freedom of speech and religion, in the context of this proposed legislation? Your representation on this matter is crucial.

****{enter your name, address and phone number.}****

Dear , ****{Introduce yourself and say something about your faith}**** I am writing to express my concern regarding the Government’s secretive approach to consultations surrounding the “conversion therapy” legislation. It is troubling that most faith groups were neither informed of these discussions nor given a chance to offer their perspectives. This lack of transparency is concerning, particularly given the implications such legislation could have on freedom of speech and religious practice. I have heard that the Government may be considering the Victorian model for this legislation. Such a model has caused considerable probelms due to its restrictive nature on fundamental freedoms. It is noteworthy that both New South Wales and South Australia rejected this model after engaging in extensive consultations with faith communities. This difference in approach underscores the importance of open dialogue and consideration of diverse viewpoints in the legislative process. Given these concerns, I seek your response on whether you will hold the Government accountable for its actions in this area. Will you advocate for the protection of basic freedoms, such as freedom of speech and religion, in the context of this proposed legislation? Your representation on this matter is crucial. ****{enter your name, address and phone number.}****

Authorised by Mike Southon, Freedom for Faith, 168 Chalmers St, Surry Hills NSW