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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:
By Email
A personally written email is also very effective. Send the email to:
Writing guide
Introduce
Address them as “Dear MP not found”, or “Dear MP not found”
Introduce yourself and say something about your family, community, or your faith.
Congratulate them on winning the election and retaining their seat.
Thank
Thank them for the commitments that Labor and the Prime Minister have made to protect religious freedom.
You may choose to mention one or all of these commitments:
- The Prime Minister committed that “religious freedom will not go backwards”
- Labor will progress a religious discrimination bill in collaboration with faith leaders.
- Any legislation impacting religious freedom will be bipartisan with the Coalition and not a deal with the Greens.
Conclude
Tell them you are looking forward to seeing the Government keep these promises.
Assure them you are praying for them as they serve the community (make sure you do pray!)
Include your name and address, so they know you are a member of their electorate.
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 family, community, or your faith}****
Congratulations on your recent victory and helping to expand the Government's majority. I wanted to express my gratitude for the commitments that the Labor Party and the Prime Minister have made to protecting religious freedom. It is heartening to hear the Prime Minister's assurance that "religious freedom will not go backwards." This promise is significant to many in our community who deeply value their faith and the freedom to practise it.
It is encouraging to know that Labor plans to progress a religious discrimination bill with the input of faith leaders. Collaboration with those directly impacted by such legislation is essential for crafting laws that respect diverse beliefs. It is also reassuring that any legislation affecting religious freedom will be addressed in a bipartisan manner with the Coalition rather than as a deal with the Greens. This approach will help to create balanced and fair policies.
I am eager to see these promises upheld by the Government and look forward to positive developments in this area. Please know that you are in my prayers as you embark on this new term in Parliament.
****{enter your name and address.}****
Authorised by Mike Southon, Freedom for Faith, 168 Chalmers St, Surry Hills NSW