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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 am writing about the new "Respect at Work" bill. Many in our community are disappointed that the government has not addressed the genuine concerns and requests from faith leaders. This bill will impact faith communities significantly, including providing the Anti-Discrimination Commission with the authority to investigate churches, mosques, and synagogues.
Faith leaders have sought to engage constructively, yet their voices seem to have been overlooked. It’s crucial to consider how these changes will affect religious practices and community operations. Many are concerned about the potential for undue interference in matters of faith and the possible strain on religious freedom.
Could you please clarify if the Government will meet with faith leaders to address these issues and make the necessary amendments to the bill? It is vital that all stakeholders are heard and that the bill supports a fair balance between workplace respect and religious freedoms.
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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