AISOV
13 January 2026

Write to Make a Difference

Your Voice Can Save Lives

Who should I email?

A) Federal representatives
To find your federal electorate representative and your state’s senators, visit:
https://www.aph.gov.au/Senators_and_Members

Search for your suburb or postcode to find the appropriate representative and contact details.

B) State representatives
To find your state electorate representative, visit:
https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/members

Search for your suburb or postcode to find the appropriate representative and contact details.

C) Local government (council)
To find your mayor and councillors, visit your local council’s website and open the “Councillors” or “Our Council” section.

Letter A — Federal and National Governments
Letter B — Local Representatives, Mayors and Councils

Below is a correspondence list for Australia and Victoria

🇦🇺 Federal Government (Australia)
Prime Minister
Anthony Albanese: pm@pm.gov.au

Minister for Foreign Affairs
Penny Wong:senator.wong@aph.gov.au
Major Federal Political Parties
Australian Labor Party (ALP – Federal)
Australian Labor Party: alp@alp.org.au

Liberal Party of Australia
Liberal Party of Australia: info@liberal.org.au

The Australian Greens
Australian Greens: greens@greens.org.au
🇦🇺 Victoria (State of Victoria)
Premier of Victoria
Jacinta Allan: premier@vic.gov.au
Major Victorian Political Parties (State level)
Victorian Labor Party
Victorian Labor Party: info@vic.alp.org.au

Victorian Liberal Party
Victorian Liberal Party: info@vic.liberal.org.au

The Greens Victoria
The Greens Victoria: office@greens.org.au
Deputy Prime Minister & Minister for Defence – The Hon Richard Marles MP
Defence and national security: Richard.Marles.MP@aph.gov.au
Minister for Home Affairs, Immigration and Citizenship
The Hon Tony Burke MP: Tony.Burke.MP@aph.gov.au

Attorney-General – The Hon Michelle Rowland MP: Michelle.Rowland.MP@aph.gov.au
Governor-General of Australia
Her Excellency the Honourable Sam Mostyn AC:
governor-general@gg.gov.au
Assistant Minister for Citizenship, Customs and Multicultural Affairs
Julian Hill MP: julian.hill.mp@aph.gov.au
Deputy Premier
Hon Ben Carroll MP — Deputy Premier; Minister for Education; Minister for Medical Research:
ben.carroll@parliament.vic.gov.au
Practical Notes (important)
Letter A send to:
  • Premier of Victoria (Jacinta Allan)
  • Victorian MPs you know / your local MP
  • Victorian political parties (state level)
Purpose: Create public and internal pressure so state leadership pushes the federal government.
Practical Notes (important)
Letter B send to:
  • Prime Minister – Anthony Albanese
  • Foreign Minister – Penny Wong
  • Federal party headquarters (ALP, Liberal, Greens)
Purpose: Force foreign policy, diplomatic, and multilateral action.
CC strategy (important)
For both letters:
  • CC at least one opposition party
  • CC Greens
  • (Optional but powerful) CC a reputable journalist or human-rights NGO
This prevents the letter from disappearing quietly.

Guide to Using, Personalising and Sending the Letters

1. What to change—and what not to change

You may change:

  • the name, title and position of the political office-holder;
  • the city, country or electorate;
  • one short local sentence, such as “As a resident of …”.

Do not remove or change:

  • the reference to the nationwide internet and communications shutdown;
  • the use of live ammunition against protesters;
  • the charge of moharebeh and the death penalty;
  • the request for public, urgent and official action.

2. Adjusting the tone for different audiences

  • Conservative politicians: emphasise the rule of law, preventing executions, international obligations and preventing instability.
  • Progressive politicians: emphasise human rights, protection of civilians and accountability.
  • Mayors and local councils: emphasise moral leadership, a public position and pressure on the central government.

3. Who should receive the letters?

  • Local letter: the mayor, councillors, and state or provincial representatives.
  • National letter: the prime minister or president, foreign minister, and relevant parliamentary committees or commissions.
  • Always copy (CC): the foreign-policy office, human-rights committee, and at least one reputable media outlet.

4. Practical sending tips

  • Where possible, send both an email and a formal copy (PDF or printed).
  • Include wording such as “Urgent” or “Immediate action required” in the subject line.
  • Keep attachments to a minimum; a link is better than a large file.
  • If you do not receive a response, follow up after 7–10 days.

5. A short version for people with limited time

If someone has time to send only one paragraph, they should send:

  • the opening paragraph of the letter; and
  • the list of requested actions.

An emotional message or expression of concern on its own is not enough.