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Letter Writing

Letter writing is a great way to have your say. People you might want to write to about an issue of concern include:

  • Your local Member Of Parliament (MP).
  • The Minister responsible (e.g. Minister For The Environment).
  • An offending company.
  • Your local newspaper.
  • Your local council.

    Don't be intimidated - one letter can represent 100 votes to a politician.

 
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Handy Hints For Effective Letter Writing

  • Put the date and address of the person you're writing to on the top left- hand side of the page.
  • Keep to one issue per letter
  • Do your homework - you don't want to be caught out with the wrong information.
  • If writing to a newspaper, read a few other letters to the editor first, to get the style right.
  • KISS - keep it short and simple (max. 200 words).
  • Use short sentences - dot points are also useful.
  • Define the problem.
  • Offer solutions.
  • Call for action.
  • Ask questions that require specific answers.
  • Suggest a meeting in person.
  • Check your spelling and grammar before posting the letter.
  • Always sign the letter and print your name and address below your signature.
  • Keep responses to your letters in the same file as your letters.
 
 

 

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Information For Action
http://www.q-net.net.au/~ecofreco/
This site features letter writing and lobbying tips and contains a contacts database of politicians, organisations and companies.

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