YOUR ISSUE
Explain how the issue affects you, your family or your community. Mention a recent fast food outlet development in your area. Include some local stats using our Un-junk fast food map.
WRITE TO YOUR MP.
Un-junk your neighbourhood for better planning and community health.
TAKE ACTION – WRITE TO YOUR MP.
Communities across WA are being shut out of decisions that shape their neighbourhoods. New fast food outlets keep getting approved even when locals object. Current planning rules make it too easy to overlook what communities want and ignore impacts on health and wellbeing.
If your MP supports the status quo, they're choosing the junk food giants over the health of your community.
Write to your MP: Fix planning laws so communities have a real voice and the power to fight back.
MPs need to hear directly from the people they represent, and a letter is the most powerful way to make sure your community is heard.
HOW IT HELPS.
Members of Parliament (MPs) represent their area (electorate), community (constituents), and their interests. They have specific powers and responsibilities to shape laws that should reflect what their community wants and needs.
MPs need to know what their community cares about so they can advocate for you. Writing to your MP is a powerful way to make sure they hear directly from the community.
Make your voice heard. Create real change.
PERSONALISE YOUR LETTER.
Personalising your letter can help you achieve greater impact and can be more likely to spur action.
You get to choose how involved you want to be. If you're ready to take the next step in your advocacy, consider adding that personal touch to your letter for maximum impact.
You can talk about…
YOUR RELATIONSHIP
Indicate if your MP and you have had any previous interactions, such as if you ever voted for them, met or talked with them in person, or supported their election campaign.
YOUR MP'S VIEWS
Not sure where your MP stands? A quick look at their website or social media usually shows the issues they care about, then mention any that connect to healthier communities. No deep research needed.
YOUR ASKS
Include a specific ask for what you'd want your MP to do, such as: attend a community rally; help obtain media coverage; raise the issue in Parliament (through a speech); support your petition.
READY? WRITE YOUR LETTER NOW.
Enter your postcode to find your local representative and send a letter in just a few clicks. Use the template as-is, or personalise it with the tips above.
