Thread by @drlouisehansen

“Below, we've included the email addresses for the Labor and Liberal party leaders. Please take a quick moment to send an email about indefinite detention to make clear that resolving this crisis must be a top priority.” 1/8 #GameOver #HomeToBilo #AusUPR20 #Auspol

“We recommend emails brief &polite. In parliamentary offices, staffers track the subject/opinions in each email & report back to senior staff. We want to make sure opposition to indefinite detention remains on that agenda, & our power is in making our voice heard together.” 2/8

Prime Minister Scott Morrison: [e-mail]
Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese: [e-mail]

Some key messages you may wish to use: 3/8

“Everyone deserves a place to call home and to live in freedom and safety: The decision to continue indefinite detention is needlessly cruel. Manus/Nauru refugees/their children have been stranded for more than 7 years, some of Australia's detainees more than 10 years.” 4/8

“Indefinite detention costs taxpayers billions: Its far cheaper to resettle refugees in Australia & give them the freedom to work, contribute & enrich Australian society. Estimated cost to taxpayers: $300,000 per refugee, per year to detain onshore, and $500,000 offshore.” 5/8

“Indefinite detention drags Australia's name through the mud: Australia's global reputation is stained by this human rights violation and has made us the target of organisations we should be working with around the world.” 6/8

“Indefinite detention divides Australians and demonizes foreigners: To maintain the current system, proponents have worked to demonise and dehumanise refugees, promote discord and division in Australia than raising up what is best about Australia's fair go character.” 7/8

“Thank you for your support. Together, we are making our voices heard and keeping up the pressure to end this nightmare.”

Source: Ads-Up Refugee Network 8/8

*If you wish to contact Mr Morrison in his capacity as Prime Minister please go to pm.gov.au/contact-your-pm