How to engage with your MPs

In Australia, our democratic power starts at the ballot box, but it does not end there. Our Members of Parliament (MPs) are elected to represent our interests and to do that effectively, they need to know what we think about major issues. We can all influence the government’s decisions about our future by engaging with them – in person, on email or by phone – on the topics we care about.

Together, we can make a difference to how Australia acts on climate change simply by telling our MPs what we want, and what we expect.

Every contact matters

We have heard many times from insiders in MPs’ offices that personal contact from constituents is taken very seriously - each contact is tallied to help evaluate how we feel about different issues, and recurring issues are discussed in policy meetings.

You don’t have to be an expert – the simple fact that you care is a good enough reason to contact a politician.

Climate Briefings and templates

Our Climate Briefings will help you get to the heart of the climate consequences of major policy issues, and our email templates will get you started in crafting your message to your MP. The most effective messages are short (a page or less) and personal. Explain what you feel, why it matters to you and what you want your MP to do about it. When your MP replies (or doesn't!), follow up and keep them accountable – check out [our tips in the speech bubbles – link?].

If you’d like some company, come along to one of our MPEGs (MP Engagement Groups) for practical assistance and friendly support. And to receive regular tips, issue briefings and event information to help you engage with your MPs subscribe to our monthly MPEG News Update

Whenever you contact or engage with an MP (email, meeting or call), please tell us. This is vital in helping us to demonstrate our impact, particularly in applying for grants to support our work.

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Energy transition

Demand bold emissions reduction for 2035 and stop coal and gas now

Demand an end to seismic blasting and damage to ocean ecology

Ask the government to incentivise cleaner industries

Demand a stop to gas drilling near the 12 Apostles

Stop this huge carbon polluting proposal from going ahead

Ask the federal government to stop Middle Arm and Beetaloo fracking

Demand an end to government subsidies for fossil fuels

Stop Viva’s proposed floating gas terminal in Corio Bay

Renew our energy systems for the benefit of all Australians

Carbon dumping diverts funding from real emissions reduction

Say NO to the polluting Narrabri gas project

Gas cooking, heating and hot water is cooking the planet

Climate and environment

Demand the new act is passed in this parliamentary term

Demand protection for our Great Barrier Reef

Demand an end to native deforestation and protect our forests

Limit post-bushfire logging to support wildlife recovery

Ban bottom trawling to protect oceans and reduce emissions

Strengthen environment laws for salmon farming in Tasmania

Ask the government for more support for regenerative agriculture

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Climate justice and community

We must phase out fossil fuels to protect health

Enshrine a duty of care for future generations

Protect Australia's food security from global warming

Human Rights claim due to Australian inaction on climate

Demand intergenerational rights to climate justice

Support Pacific Island Nations right to climate justice

Ask your MP to advocate for climate resilience solutions

Demand action to protect Australian sport from extreme weather

Democracy and governance

Congratulate and connect with your new or re-elected MP

Repeal draconian anti-protest laws in most states

Stop the influence of the fossil fuel industry on politics

Ask your council to declare a climate emergency and set net zero targets

Release the Climate Security Risk Assessment

Visit your MP and speak with them face-to-face

Advocate to increase transparency & accountability

Submissions and briefs

Links to climate-related projects accepting public submissions

Quick and easy tasks - support an online campaign or petition