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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 about the Government's secretive approach to consultation on proposed "conversion therapy" legislation. It has come to my attention that many faith groups were neither informed nor consulted during this process. This lack of transparency is troubling as it bypasses the views of key stakeholders who may be significantly affected by such legislation.
The possibility that the Government might be considering adopting legislation similar to the Victorian model is also worrisome. The Victorian legislation has been criticised for severely limiting freedom of speech and religion. In contrast, both NSW and South Australia took a more inclusive approach by consulting widely with faith communities, ultimately choosing not to follow Victoria's example.
I seek your reassurance that the Government will pursue a public consultation on this matter, ensuring that all voices are heard and respected. Will the Government commit to protecting fundamental freedoms, such as freedom of speech and religion, by avoiding a Victoria-style approach? Your response to these concerns would be greatly appreciated.
****{enter your name, address and phone number.}****
Authorised by Mike Southon, Freedom for Faith, 168 Chalmers St, Surry Hills NSW