How You can you influence decisions about the Magnetic Island Camp
Contact Your Government Representative
Your representative will probably have an office not far from where you live. Drop into the electorate office, make an appointment, make a phone call, write a letter, send a fax, e-mail a message – let your representative know what you think.
Contact your local, state or federal representative to:
You can find contact details for your State representative here.
Sign a Petition
A petition is a document that states a concern and asks that something be done to improve the situation. Members of the community sign the petition to show their support. The more signatures the better. If someone asks you to sign a petition and you support the idea – sign it.
Petitions are tabled in the State and Federal Parliament. They tell our representatives how members of the public are feeling about an issue. In Queensland, the relevant Minister must respond to a petition within 30 days.
Your representative will probably have an office not far from where you live. Drop into the electorate office, make an appointment, make a phone call, write a letter, send a fax, e-mail a message – let your representative know what you think.
Contact your local, state or federal representative to:
- let them know what you think
- get advice or help
- pass on a suggestion or good idea
You can find contact details for your State representative here.
Sign a Petition
A petition is a document that states a concern and asks that something be done to improve the situation. Members of the community sign the petition to show their support. The more signatures the better. If someone asks you to sign a petition and you support the idea – sign it.
Petitions are tabled in the State and Federal Parliament. They tell our representatives how members of the public are feeling about an issue. In Queensland, the relevant Minister must respond to a petition within 30 days.
- Our e-petition is online and closes on the 28th November 2012.
Write a Letter to or Text the Editor or Phone Talkback Radio
If you want other people to hear about your concern or good idea, a newspaper may be prepared to publish a letter from you in the "letters to the editor" section. Look in the newspaper for details on how to do this. You can also phone talkback radio if they are discussing a relevant topic.
Radio: 4K1G, ABC, 4TTT, 4KZ
Inform the Media
Newspapers, television, and radio are the main way that information is spread – to us and to our representatives. If you feel that you have been disadvantaged or have something worthwhile to tell, consider contacting the media. They may choose to use a journalist to report your story to the community.
Inform the Media
Newspapers, television, and radio are the main way that information is spread – to us and to our representatives. If you feel that you have been disadvantaged or have something worthwhile to tell, consider contacting the media. They may choose to use a journalist to report your story to the community.
Attend or Organise a Rally
In Australia you have the right to protest. It is legal to attend or organise a rally or meeting to express your view on an issue. Protest can be a powerful way of sending a message to your representatives, and often attracts media attention. Although it is legal to express your opinion by attending or speaking at a rally, make sure that you obey laws about behaviour in public places. The Police have been advised about the our Rally
2pm Sunday 18 November 2012
Use Social Media & Blogs
Save The Magnetic Island Camp already has a Facebook page - Click here. Or use your own Facebook site to let others know what is happening and to get them involved. And of course there is the Save Our Magnetic Island Camp Blog.
For More Information on
'How You Can Influence Government Decisions'
Contact
David: 0437 341 129
Jody: 0435 808 208
savemagneticislandcamp@gmail.com
Express your views & opinions, keep up to date with Magnetic Island's only fully online newspaper
The Magnetic Times
Express your views & opinions, keep up to date with Magnetic Island's only fully online newspaper
The Magnetic Times
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