Introduce yourself as a concerned member of the public or as a representative of your service
Clearly state the purpose of your For example: ‘I am writing to urge your support for/opposition to…’ OR ‘I am writing to ask you to support/ oppose …’
Focus on one issue Explain your concerns and how they impact the wider community and you as a voter. Support your personal views and experiences with facts. Don’t allow your letter to become longwinded. Stay focused and stick to your main points.
Sample letters, postcard campaigns and emails are usually considered to be less effective than a handwritten or printed and signed Personalise sample letters to portray your own views and experience, and always use your own words.
Ask for a response to your letter
Let the MP know if you have met, voted for or assisted with their election campaign
Never be rude, condescending or Always be polite and courteous.
Don’t forget to include your name, address, contact telephone number and email address
Encourage others who feel strongly about the issue to write to their local MP as well
Encourage local MPs who support your position with thankyou letter
Write to the appropriate MP and not all of them
Address your letter using the MP’s correct name and title

Letters to Members of the House of Representatives in Canberra should be addressed to:

The Honourable (full formal name) OR Mr, Ms, Dr (full formal name)
House of Representatives Parliament House
PO Box 6022
CANBERRA ACT 2600

Dear Mr, Ms, Dr (last name only)

Letters to Senators, unless otherwise stated, should be addressed to:

The Honourable (full formal name) OR Senator OR Mr, Ms, Dr (full formal name)

Find the list here.

Unless otherwise stated, letters to NSW State Parliament Members, should be addressed to:

The Honourable (full formal name) OR Mr, Ms, Dr (full formal name)

Download the list here.

Speakers of the House, Chairs of a Committee and Presidents of Councils should also be addressed appropriately.

For example:

Mr/Madam Speaker
Mr Chairman
Madam Chairwoman
Mr/Madam President

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Older and Connected

The Sydney Community Collaborative has commissioned Older and Connected, a report by Michael Fine and Bob Davidson that examines the growing impacts of social isolation and loneliness on older people. The report calls for coordinated action from all levels of government to strengthen local responses and invest in community-led solutions.