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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}****
Congratulations on your recent election victory. As a new Member of Parliament, you must be excited to embark on this journey and serve our community in this esteemed role.
Religious freedom is a cornerstone of our society and plays a vital role in maintaining Australia's diversity and inclusivity. I am keen to understand your stance on the commitments both the Government and the Opposition have made in this area. Specifically, the Prime Minister's promise that "religious freedom will not go backwards" is reassuring, but action is essential.
Progress on a religious discrimination bill is vital, and collaboration with faith leaders is crucial to ensure it adequately addresses the concerns of all religious communities. Protecting the right of faith-based organisations, including schools, to employ staff who share their beliefs also requires careful consideration.
These issues deeply affect many constituents, and I hope you will support measures that uphold these important freedoms. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you take on this important role, navigating the complexities of Parliament and representing our community.
****{enter your name and address.}****
Authorised by Mike Southon, Freedom for Faith, 168 Chalmers St, Surry Hills NSW