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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 ,
or Dear ,
****{Introduce yourself and say something about your family, community, or your faith}****
Congratulations on your recent election victory. I trust you are settling in well as our new Member of Parliament. With your fresh perspective, I am writing to inquire about your stance on religious freedom commitments made by both the Government and the Opposition. Specifically, I am interested in your support for ensuring our religious freedom does not diminish, as the Prime Minister has promised. It's vital to progress a religious discrimination bill, and I believe working alongside faith leaders can foster an inclusive and balanced approach. There's also the matter of protecting the rights of faith-based organisations, including schools, to employ staff based on faith. This aspect is crucial in preserving the integrity and ethos of these institutions. These commitments are important to me and many others in our community. I assure you of my prayers as you navigate the complex responsibilities of your new role. Your efforts are appreciated, and I look forward to your response.
****{enter your name and address.}****
Authorised by Mike Southon, Freedom for Faith, 168 Chalmers St, Surry Hills NSW