MPs are only interested in hearing from
and responding to their constituents. The best way to address the issue of
DFRDB Indexation is to have a letter writing campaign by all of the recipients,
that includes the widows of former ADF members. Letter writing,
particularly to politicians, requires a special skill, something that most are
not familiar with or confident in doing. The content must be to the point, factual,
firm but respectful.
I have attached a message from Brigadier
Neil Weekes, AM, MC, (Rtd).
Also attached are two form letters he provided;one for recipients of DFRDB and
one for widows to send to their local Federal MP.
Some say form letters don't work. Believe me form
letters to your local MP do work, because all letters must be logged and MPs do
take notice of a large number of letters on a particular issue, they count up
the votes and in marginal seats this is even more so.
Open the form letter applicable to you and save it. Then delete the red type and insert the necessary information. Print and post to the office of your local Federal Member. DO NOT email the letter, spend 55c on your future and post it. If you have a mate without a computer, maybe you could help him out by typing his details for him so that all he has to do is sign it.