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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 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. It is a significant achievement, and it comes with the incredible opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of our community members.

I am writing to inquire about your stance on the commitments both the Government and the Opposition have made concerning the protection of religious freedom. The promise that "religious freedom will not go backwards,” as stated by the Prime Minister, is crucial for many Australians. This commitment includes progressing a religious discrimination bill in collaboration with faith leaders. Ensuring the right of faith-based organisations, including schools, to employ staff based on their faith is also vital.

I am keen to know if you support these initiatives and how you plan to engage with this issue moving forward. As a member of the community who deeply values religious freedom, I am praying for your success and wisdom as you take on this important role. Your leadership is critical in safeguarding these freedoms and ensuring all community voices are heard and respected.

****{enter your name and address.}****

Dear , ****{Introduce yourself and say something about your family, community, or your faith}**** Congratulations on your recent election victory. It is a significant achievement, and it comes with the incredible opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of our community members. I am writing to inquire about your stance on the commitments both the Government and the Opposition have made concerning the protection of religious freedom. The promise that “religious freedom will not go backwards,” as stated by the Prime Minister, is crucial for many Australians. This commitment includes progressing a religious discrimination bill in collaboration with faith leaders. Ensuring the right of faith-based organisations, including schools, to employ staff based on their faith is also vital. I am keen to know if you support these initiatives and how you plan to engage with this issue moving forward. As a member of the community who deeply values religious freedom, I am praying for your success and wisdom as you take on this important role. Your leadership is critical in safeguarding these freedoms and ensuring all community voices are heard and respected. ****{enter your name and address.}****

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