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Presbyterian Church of Australia in the State of New South Wales
 
“The world is the theatre of God’s glory”   John Calvin
 
  This page offers plain advice on how ordinary people can to go about campaigning appropriately on issues that are of concern to them. Select from the list below to call a page of information about your choice.
  General Advice for Campaigners Tips and suggestions for those who want to take action to support a cause or to motivate and assist others to take up a cause or current issue of concern

  Issuing Media Releases

Advice with examples on how to prepare and issue media releases on behalf of an organisation

  Conduct Letter-Writing Campaigns Tips and suggestions on how to write letters, as an individual or as a group, to get your message across to the people who matter in the issue.

  Lobbying Members of Parliament and Councillors

Advice and suggestions on how to use face-to-face contact with local political representatives to get your views across on significant issues
  Using Talk-back Radio Tips and suggestions for using one of the communities most effective means of reaching people with your opinions.

  Using the Preferential Voting System to Advantage

Advice on how individuals can use Australia’s democratic voting system to influence political parties on particular issues of concern.
  Organising Petitions Advice, with examples, on how to organise a petition to parliament or your local council.

  How to make the Best Use of the Information available in this Website

Tips and suggestions as to how sessons, congregations and individual members might be able use this website