As of September 2024
Politics might seem like a spectator sport where you vote for the players but you have no further influence. This is not the case.
Politics is a game and voters direct the play.
But how?
Votergrams explained
- Votergrams are a proven communication tool for voters and organisations which give strategic direction to state and federal MPs.
- This method combines proof with polite and persistent political persuasion, all within the privacy of parliament. The seven Ps of success.
- Work with the Votergram team to refine your message, manage a campaign and achieve the outcomes you want.
The first Votergram was created on a 16-bit twin floppy computer, printed and sent in the mail to every federal MP.
A woman from Concord authored the first Votergram, and her issue was solved within weeks.
Why can't I just send a group email to all politicians to ask them to take action?
You can, but it will be much less effective and slow to manage. When you send a Votergram, you use tried and trusted strategies and techniques to argue you case with each and every MP. MPs recognise Votergrams in their mailbox. They know these messages require action and they respond. People who pay to send a Votergram are very serious about getting what they want. Votergrams publicly acknowledge politicians who help you.
Amplifiers
Reaching out to every Member of Parliament increases your chances of success by identifying and engaging unknown supporters who may advocate for your cause, and get the job done.
Direct
A direct communication tool which empowers Australian voters to connect with Parliament, the nation's most powerful decision-making body, designed to represent their interests.
Authentic
Votergrams are trusted by the politicians because they are worded by the voters themselves. They are trusted by the voters who have received from the politicians what they asked for.
Persuading
Convincing MPs to take specific action mean giving clear, justified request that align with their responsibilities, priorities, and the needs of the communities they are elected to represent.
Tactically
Votergrams succeed due to the P formula: Proof with polite persistent political persuasion, delivered within the privacy of Parliament to influence decision-makers effectively.
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Bill and Claire
NSW-ACT
Ian
Hornsby
Rural School P and C
NSW
Bill and Claire
NSW-ACT
Ian
Hornsby
Rural School P & C
NSW
A Votergram is a strategic and cost-effective brief communication tool that empowers Australians to connect directly with each and every Members of Parliament to advocate for their issues. Voters are like a tennis ball, Votergrams are like a well strung racket and the politics is like a tennis court. Voters have the power to direct their representatives in parliament. Votergrams are the well honed machine that slams the message home. GAME SET MATCH.
Parliament is the only division of Government over which Voters have any control. Decisions in Parliament are always based on majority opinion of those interested in the issue. Reaching all MPs increases the likelihood of success by engaging those who may have an interest in your issue but are unknown to you. This approach ensures your message is heard by a broader audience within Parliament. It is also important that all members of parliament can see that an issue is bubbling, particularly the opposition who will keep their opponents honest. Each year, the Votergrams team ranks MPs for their response to voters. We don’t know where this information came from and we do not think it needs to be on the website.
Because parliament controls government. The media makes money through advertising; therefore it is best to go to the people who can solve the problem. That is the MPs. Almost 50 years of political persuasion has taught us that successful results are produced in the privacy of parliament. Media attention tends to focus on exposing politicians for shortcomings. Votergrams give MPs validated proof of the problem, politely, persistently and privately. Timing is also critical. You can control every word of a Votergram but you cannot control the media.
Votergrams are a compelling, evidence-based argument that demonstrates why your request is justified. This builds trust and encourages MPs to act on your behalf. It shines a light on issues that may otherwise remain hidden from Members of Parliament.
Votergrams are available to anyone in Australia – individuals, businesses, organisations, and peak bodies seeking to make their voices heard in Parliament and drive meaningful change.
No idea! Glad you found us. Votergrams have been around since the 1980s. They began as paper copy like telegrams, and now they’re emails since 2000 recognised by the pollies in every Australian parliament. Votergrams are completely independent of party politics, government bureaucracy or big business for that matter. It is a grassroots organisation run by a small group of passionate voters who work to help Australians influence their MPs because that’s the right thing to do.
While an email might be free to send, Votergrams are not just emails. They are recognisable messages in a busy MPs inbox and they are triggered by a team of real humans who employ careful management of message wording and timing for maximum impact. It’s taken almost 50 years to get this good at communicating with MPs. Let us help you succeed.
To be blunt: it is a waste of time. Councils and councillors are nothing like as responsive to the concerns of residents as are Federal, State and Territory Members of Parliament. Most action happens in State and Federal politics.