Contact your local MP + email template

Use the links below to find your electorate and the contact details of your local member of parliament.

Email/Letter Template

Use this template to help you draft your email:

[Your Name]

[Your Address]

[Your Suburb, NSW, Postcode]

[Your Phone Number

[Date]

[Recipient’s Title and Name] (e.g., Mr. Paul Scully, MP OR The Hon. [Name], MLC)

Member for [Electorate Name, or “Member of the Legislative Council”]

RE: [Clear, Concise Subject Line ]

Dear [Mr./Ms./Minister/The Hon.] [Surname],

I am writing to you today as a constituent of [Electorate Name] to express my [concern/support/thoughts] regarding [specific issue or piece of legislation].

[The Hook: State your main point immediately]

I am particularly interested in how this issue affects our local community here in [Suburb/Region]. As someone who [mention a personal connection, e.g., lives near the port / works in the local school system / commutes via the South Coast Line], I have seen firsthand that…

[The Context: Provide 2-3 brief points of evidence or personal experience]

Point 1: Describe the current situation or the problem.

Point 2: Explain the impact this has on you or the broader community.

Point 3: (Optional) Mention any specific data or news reports that support your view.

[The Ask: What do you want them to do?]

I am requesting that you [mention the specific action, e.g., vote against the proposed bill / advocate for increased funding in the next budget / raise this matter during Question Time].

I would appreciate a response outlining your position on this matter and what steps the NSW Government (or your party) intends to take to address these concerns.

Thank you for your time and for your service to our community. I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely,

[Your Name]