For the widest dissemination to DFRDB recipients

 

The DFRDB issue is something I know little about, mainly because I’m not a recipient.

 

As you are all aware I do not use the Veteranweb network to push any barrows, I simply provide information. Unfortunately, a great deal of the comment that comes to me in the form of copies of emailed letters or statements to Members of Parliament  on DFRDB Indexation, contain valueless rhetoric that for the most part is insulting or illogical. I know how I would react to these emails … I’d simply delete them and brand the writer as a dill.

 

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.

 

Federal Parliament sits again for the Autumn session from the 2nd February 2010, the aim is to have a huge number of letters in the hands of local MPs prior to that date.

 

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.

 

The ball is now in your court, only you can work for a positive result … if you do nothing your mates probably will too and your situation will not improve.

 

Ray Payne OAM

Veteranweb Network

raypayne@veteranweb.asn.au

TO VIEW THE ATTACHMENTS YOU MUST VISIT THE  FORUM AND DOWNLOAD THEM. (many thanks mmASAP)

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