NSW
Look up your local MP in the form below for a detailed guide
to writing to them with targeted talking points
By Post
The most impactful letter is one that has been printed out or hand-written and sent through the post. Send to:
MP not found
By Email
A personally written email is also very effective. You can send the email to
MP not found
Introduce
Introduce yourself to your MP, say where you live, something about your family, community, or church/mosque/temple etc.
Say that you are writing because you are concerned about Alex Greenwich’s “Equality” Bill, which is being debated on February 8th.
Concerns
Outline some of your concerns about the legislaton. You do not need to cover everything that is wrong with it, instead focus on the issues that concern you personally the most.
Some options are:
Religious Freedom
Children consenting to medical treatment
This undermines the relationship of parents and children, and allows children to make life-changing decisions without their parent’s guidance and support.
Sex Self-ID
Prostitution
Commercial Surrogacy
Complexity
Note how large and complex this bill is. You might want to point out that it is 50 pages long, or that it makes over 80 changes to 20 different laws.
You could also say that the different issues in the bill are tangled up together, and there is no good way of passing parts of it without unintended consequences.
Your request
Ask the MP to reject the bill completely, and not try to cut it up or pass bits of it.
If the Government wants to address any of these issues, they should write their own legislation and consider each issue separately.
Conclude
Thank the MP for their attention.
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
This summary document is designed for all MPs, as a summary of our concerns and requests. Print it out and include it in a mailed letter, or download it and attach it to an email.
We recommend you don’t simply put the link in your email, but make it an attachment. Attachments to emails are usually taken more seriously than links.
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 MP not found,
or Dear MP not found,
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[write a paragraph about yourself, include what suburb you live in or how you are connected to the MP’s electorate. You might mention your family, your cultural background, your faith, what church or place of worship you attend]
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I am writing to express my deep concerns regarding the Equality Bill currently under consideration. As it stands, the bill contains several provisions that could have far-reaching and potentially damaging consequences for various segments of our community.
One of the primary issues with this bill is the removal of protections for faith-based schools and religious institutions. These organisations have long played an essential role in providing education, social services, and community support. Stripping them of their ability to operate in accordance with their beliefs can undermine their capacity to serve the public effectively. Such a move risks eroding religious freedom and could force these institutions to compromise their core values, which is a disservice to both the organisations and the communities they support.
Another troubling aspect of the bill is the provision allowing young people as young as 16 to change the sex on their birth certificates without consideration of biological factors or surgical status. This could lead to significant confusion and complications, not only for the individuals involved but also for various systems and records that depend on accurate and consistent personal information. Changes of this nature should be approached with caution, ensuring that comprehensive support systems and informed consent processes are in place.
The requirement for schools, prisons, places of worship, and other women’s spaces to treat individuals as their newly-declared sex, irrespective of the impact on others, is also highly problematic. Such enforced changes can create discomfort and safety concerns within these traditionally gender-segregated environments. It is vital to consider the rights and feelings of all individuals who utilise these spaces, ensuring that any legislative changes do not inadvertently marginalise or endanger women and girls.
Given these significant concerns, I urge you to reject the Equality Bill in its current form. It is crucial to strike a balance that respects the rights and freedoms of all individuals while protecting the integrity and safety of our community institutions.
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[enter your name, address and phone number. Your address is needed so MPs know you are legitimately from their electorate.]
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