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MP not found MP not found voted to pass the “Respect at Work” bill without fixing its problems.
Instead of writing to them, we recommend you write to the Opposition to thank them for supporting faith communities.
Sending your letter
Send your email to the Leader of the Opposition and Shadow Attorney General:
Writing Guide
Introduce
Address them as “Dear Mr Crisafulli and Mr Nicholls” or “Dear David and Tim”
Introduce yourself and say where you live and something about your family, community, or faith.
Thank
Thank them for:
- their strong support for faith communities
- showing that they are listening to the concerns of faith leaders.
- the speech that Tim Nicholls (the Shadow Attorney-General) gave outlining the risks the law poses to faith communities.
Ask
Ask them if they will commit to working with faith leaders to fix the bill.
Conclude
Ensure you include your name and address. This is so the MP’s staff can confirm that you are a Queenslander and a real person. Letters without an address are often ignored
Example email text
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 MP not found,
or Dear MP not found,
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[write a sentence or two about yourself. You might mention your family, your cultural background, your faith, what church or place of worship you attend]
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I wish to address the new Respect at Work Bill and its implications on faith communities. It is disappointing that the Premier has dismissed the concerns and requests from faith leaders. The Bill's broad definition of "harassment based on sex" could encompass traditional religious teachings and practices, which might adversely affect faith communities.
Religious leaders and communities feel vulnerable under this legislation. We believe the Bill could lead to legal repercussions for simply practising long-held beliefs.
Clarity and balance are essential when drafting such significant legislation. Ensuring that the rights of all groups are protected should be a priority. Will the Government reconsider these concerns and take the necessary time to refine the Bill to achieve this balance?
I look forward to your response and hope that the Government will address these important issues.
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[enter your name, address and phone number. Your address is needed so MPs know you are legitimately from their electorate.]
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Authorised by Mike Southon, Freedom for Faith, 168 Chalmers St, Surry Hills NSW