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proforma letter

A personal letter has most impact but if you don't have time to compose one use our proforma letter (see sample at right).

Instructions to print a letter

1. Click a name from the list at right. This will open your browser's download dialog box.

2. Select the 'Open it' option in the download dialog box. This will open the letter in your word processing program. (If a box appears asking to convert the file from 'Rich Text Format' click OK).

3. Type in your name and address in the top left corner of the letter (see sample).

4. You can add any extra comments of your own if you like.

5. Go to the File menu and select Print to print the letter.

6. Sign the letter (see sample).

7. Post your letter.

8. Make some copies for your parents, kids, friends, workmates and relatives!

Thanks for your support!

If you want more names and addresses (including email), or more information about the person you are writing to please see the names & addresses section.

Your letters count
Letter writing does have an impact. It is well recognized that twenty hand written letters from the public are significant to any politician. They represent around 2000 voters.

Non-locals please write too!
You may have a stake in saving this land even if you don’t live in the local area. Green space issues transcend municipal boundaries. Government should be responsive to the needs and wishes of all local communities. Let Steve Bracks know you care. More

 

 

 

 Mr Steve Bracks
Victorian Premier

 Mr Hong Lim
Member for Clayton in Victorian Parliament

 Ms Ann Barker
Member for Oakleigh in Victorian Parliament

  Ms Lynne Kosky
Victorian Minister for Education

 Cr Geoff Lake
Mayor of the City of Monash

  Cr Paul Klisaris
Local councillor for Warrigal Ward where the land is located

 Mr Simon Crean
Our local Federal MP and Leader of the Federal Opposition

Sample letter

Mr Joe Bloggs
333 North Road
Oakleigh South 3167

4 November 2002

Mr Steve Bracks
Premier
101 Douglas Parade
Williamstown 3016

  
Dear Mr Bracks

I want to express my concern about the proposed sale of land which is currently part of the Oakleigh South Primary School grounds.

I do not believe this land should be sold for residential development. It is needed and used extensively by the community for sport and recreational activities. The land has been a public asset for 44 years and should be retained as public parkland.

This land is adjacent to a school and two large private golf courses. This enhances its aesthetic appeal, environmental impact and general value as green space worth saving.

In its Melbourne 2030 - planning for sustainable growth policy action plan your government claims it will "Improve the quality and distribution of local open space and ensure long-term protection of public open space" and " Rectify gaps in the network of metropolitan open space by creating new parks and ensure major open space corridors are protected and enhanced".

A recent report on open space in suburban Melbourne cited the City of Monash as being one of the poorest green space municipalities in Melbourne. A further loss would be terrible and irretrievable. I ask that your government abide by its own policies and guarantee to secure this land as open space.

Yours sincerely

Joe Bloggs