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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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Copy the Premier’s office:
Writing guide
Introduce
Address them as “Dear MP not found”, or “Dear MP not found”
Introduce yourself and say where you live, something about your family, community, or your faith.
Concerns
Concerns you can raise:
- you have heard about the Government’s consultation on “conversion therapy” legislation.
- you are concerned that most faith groups have not been consulted, or even told that the consultation was happening.
- you are concerned that the Government is planning to copy the Victorian legislation that has seriously restricted the freedom of speech and religion.
- the Victorian model was rejected by NSW and South Australia, who both consulted widely with faith communities.
Your request
Ask the MP for a response:
- will the Government consult publicly on this legislation?
- will the Government reject Victoria-style legislation and protect basic freedoms like freedom of speech and religion?
Conclude
Thank the MP for their attention and their service to the electorate.
Ensure you include your name and address. This is so the MP’s staff can confirm that you are a member of their electorate. Letters without an address are often ignored
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 faith}****
I am writing to express my concerns regarding the Government's secret consultation on "conversion therapy" legislation. It is troubling to learn that the majority of faith groups have neither been consulted nor informed about this process. This lack of transparency raises significant worries, especially since there is speculation that the Government may be looking to replicate the Victorian legislation. Such a move would significantly restrict freedoms related to speech and religion. The Victorian model's limitations are well noted, having been rejected by both NSW and South Australia after they conducted extensive consultations with faith communities. This precedent highlights the pressing need for broad and inclusive public consultation. Can you assure the public that the Government will engage openly with all stakeholders regarding this legislation? Furthermore, will you commit to rejecting any legislative models that infringe upon fundamental freedoms, such as those related to speech and religion, ensuring that these rights are protected for all Australians? Your response on these vital matters would be greatly appreciated.
****{enter your name, address and phone number.}****
Authorised by Mike Southon, Freedom for Faith, 168 Chalmers St, Surry Hills NSW