GET INFORMED
Check out www.votenuclearfree.net for a comprehensive run down on all the major parties policies. The Anti Nuclear Alliance has also sent questionnaires to every candidate in the House of Representatives and the Senate - we will be publishing the results in the week prior to the election - we encourage you to pass these on widely.
If you want more general information try EnergyScience, the Australian Conservation Foundation , or the Wilderness Society or look through our website for more recent information.
GETTING THE MESSAGE OUT
We are experiencing a bit of a media blackout. It is very hard to get voices heard in the mainstream media so we need to be creative and persistent. If you would like to help or would like more information on any of these resources please contact our Election Campaigner, Nicola Paris on nicolaparis@hotmail.com or 0422 99 00 40.
LETTERBOXING
We have been distributing thousands of postcards saying 'don't radioactive waste your vote'. Contact us if you would like to assist.
PLACARDS AND POSTERS
We have hundreds of posters - If you can help distribute them we will post them to you, or you can pick them up from Maylands or Fremantle. We have large placards that are well placed on main roads - if you are visible to a lot of passing traffic and can put one in a window, let us know!
TALKBACK RADIO
Talkback radio is a massively underutilised resource ... its an excellent opportunity to get a message out to thousands of people. Here are some tips:
• Role play with friends or colleagues. Take turns at being devil’s advocate.
• Compile a list of which radio stations have talkback at which times. In Perth you can try ABC: or 6PR:
• Leave this sheet next to your radio or near where you sit for your cuppa, it will remind you to tune in to whatever talkback is on at the time.
• Get into the routine of switching on the radio for the first couple of minutes of the themed talkback shows.
• Be creative in linking issues. There are many aspects to nuclear issues – e.g. the rights of Indigenous people, water, waste production, economic impacts, tourism, energy, etc.
• Call as early on in the program as you can, especially if you know the program is a popular one. This will also stimulate the debate for the remainder of the program.
• Turn off your radio when you are making the call as it can interfere with your phone line.
• Try to have one or two main messages ready to talk about. Write notes for yourself if it makes you feel more confident.
• Try and prepare yourself for any questions you think the host might ask you.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
• KISS - Keep it Short and Simple. Max. 200 words & use short sentences. Some great letters are just 20-50 words. They are more likely to get published if they are short.
• Aim to respond by 1pm on the day of an issue arising (aiming for publication the following day).
• Funny/clever letters are more likely to be published and to stick in people’s minds.
• Avoid defamation. Stick to the issue rather than making personal attacks.
• Most likely to get published if the letter is REACTING to articles or letters in the paper. But sometimes letters to editor can GENERATE some discussion/debate in the letters page so give that a try too!
• Carbon copy (cc) or blind carbon copy (bcc) to colleagues, your local MP... even us so we know what you're up to.
• Check spelling and grammar and clarity. Make sure sentences can't be chopped up out of context.
• You must include the date, and your name, address and day-time phone number in case they want to verify that you are the real author.
Try the West Australian: letters@wanews.com.au, The Australian:
letters@theaustralian.com.au, The Financial Review: edletters@afr.com.au or your local community newspaper.
More will be added to this website over the coming days and weeks.
