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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 welcome them as your new MP.
Ask
Ask them if they support the commitments made by the Government and the Opposition to protect religious freedom.
You may choose to mention one or all of these commitments:
- That “religious freedom will not go backwards”, as the PM promised.
- Progressing a religious discrimination bill in collaboration with faith leaders.
- Protecting the right of faith-based organisations – including schools – to employ staff based on faith.
Conclude
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}****
As a concerned constituent, I would like to address a significant issue that has been raised in the recent election – the protection of religious freedom. Both major parties promised to support this by progressing a religious discrimination bill and ensuring faith-based organisations could employ staff based on their beliefs. The Prime Minister assured us that "religious freedom will not go backwards." With these commitments in mind, I am keen to understand your stance on these issues. Will you support the initiatives promised by both the Government and the Opposition to protect religious freedom? It is vital that steps are taken to safeguard the rights of faith communities across our nation. I believe your role as an independent member affords you a unique opportunity to act in the best interests of all constituents. Your support would be a testament to your dedication to serving our diverse community. Please know that I am praying for you as you undertake this important work in your new position.
****{enter your name and address.}****
Authorised by Mike Southon, Freedom for Faith, 168 Chalmers St, Surry Hills NSW