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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.
Thank
Thank them for the commitments that the Coalition made to protect religious freedom.
You may choose to mention one or all of these commitments:
- Protecting freedom of religion, freedom of speech, and freedom from discrimination on the basis of religion.
- Protecting the right of religious organisations, including faith-based schools, to employ staff based on faith.
Conclude
Tell them you are looking forward to seeing the Opposition keep their promises, and hold the Government accountable to protecting religious freedom.
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 win. Your dedication during the campaign has clearly resonated with the community, and it's heartening to see your commitment to crucial issues come to fruition.
I am writing to express my gratitude for the efforts you and the Opposition have pledged to protect religious freedoms. This is a matter of significant importance to many Australians, and the commitments to safeguard freedom of religion, freedom of speech, and protection from discrimination on religious grounds are commendable. The rights of religious organisations, particularly faith-based schools, to employ staff in alignment with their faith-based values is a key aspect of this protection.
Your role in holding the Government to account on these promises is vital, and I am looking forward to seeing these commitments honoured in the parliamentary term ahead. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you as you embark on this journey, and I trust you will champion these essential freedoms with dedication and integrity.
****{enter your name and address.}****
Authorised by Mike Southon, Freedom for Faith, 168 Chalmers St, Surry Hills NSW