Contact your Local MP Contacting your local Federal MP
We can all make a difference by making our voice heard.
Issues such as climate change, the obesity epidemic, rising fuel costs and urban congestion are all becoming front line issues. Boosting federal investment in cycling offers an response to each of these emerging issues.
Federal Government support for practical programs proposed by the cycling sector is vital to complement and strengthen current state and local government cycling initiatives.
There has never been a better time to let politicians know why investing in cycling is important to you and your community.
We encourage you to contact your local Federal MP and to ask them to support:
- The Healthy and Active Transport (HEAT) Program - A bicycle infrastructure program developed by the Australian bicycle sector.
- The promotion of smarter transport choices through a National Ride to Work and Ride to School program.
- Click here to download a summary of these programs.
You can contact your local MP by mail, email, phone or personal visit
- Find out which electorate you live in visit the Australian Electoral Commission Website: by clicking here
- Find out the contact details of your local MP: by clicking here
Relevant Ministers:
The Hon. Anthony Albanese MP
Minister for Infratructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government
A.Albanese.MP@aph.gov.au
Senator the Hon. Penny Wong
Minister for Climate Change and Water
Senator.Wong@aph.gov.au
The Hon. Peter Garrett MP
Minister for the Environment, Hertiage and the Arts
Peter.Garrett.MP@aph.gov.au
The Hon. Nicola Roxon MP
Minister for Health and Ageing
Nicola.Roxon.MP@aph.gov.au
The Hon. Kate Ellis MP
Minister for Youth; Minister for Sport
Kate.Ellis.MP@aph.gov.au
Mr. Lindsay Tanner MP
Minister for Finance
Lindsay.Tanner.MP@aph.gov.au
Some tips to consider when contacting your local MP or candidate:
- State clearly the purpose of your letter or conversation
- Be courteous, polite and non-confrontational
- Focus on specific programs proposed by the cycling sector and point out how they will benefit the local electorate
You can use the summary of the key election ask provided on this website
- Personalise the letter or communication
Tell a story how this issue affects you, your family or local community
- Include some background information
On this website you find some excellent resources which can be downloaded or ordered in hard copies from our office
- Personal letters or visits are the most effective
Politicians receive hundreds of letters and unfortunately form letters and emails are becoming less effective. Your own words will make a bigger impact
- If you send an email, remember to use a formal letter structure
Casual emails are often ignored or dismissed
- Ask for a response
Always include your name and postal address on letters and emails and ask for a response to your inquiry
- Keep us informed
Please email, fax or send us a copy of your letter and any response you receive.
Remember, together we have a better chance of achieving a good outcome for cycling.
Thank you for your support. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions or suggestions.
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