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Writing to the Senate

The second chamber is slower, less crowded, and often more willing to read a careful letter.

Last reviewed 25 August 2026

What the Senate does

the Senate scrutinises and revises legislation. Members are not tied to a single division, so any of them may read your letter — but they are far more receptive when the subject matches something they work on.

Pick by expertise, not at random

Look for the committees a member sits on, and the subjects they speak on. One well-matched letter to a Senator who already works on your issue is worth twenty scattered ones.

Keep it short and specific

Name the bill, clause or decision. Say what you want them to do — table an amendment, ask a question, or raise it in committee. Then stop. Long letters are read last.

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It takes about ten minutes. No account, no template — you confirm your email once and we deliver the letter.

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