Have Your Say Day

A recent survey conducted by the Museum of Australian Democracy shows that many Australians say they don’t understand the relevance of democracy to their everyday lives, even though we live with it everyday – from our own personal values, to the way we interact with our family and our local community, down to the choices we are free to make.

That’s why on Wednesday August 10 the Museum of Australian Democracy is holding a “Have Your Say Day”.

On “Have Your Say Day” we want to encourage all Australians to speak out and be a part of democracy.

What do we want people to do on “Have Your Say Day”?

The main objective of “Have Your Say Day” is to encourage people to get involved in democracy. We want people to speak about issues they are passionate about, to their family, their friends, their colleagues, online or by getting involved with one of the many groups who struggle for our democratic freedom every day.

How can you participate in “Have Your Say Day”

We want you to share with our nation, what you love about the freedom of our country and importantly, discuss an issue you feel passionate about.

Below are 10 steps on how you can get involved in “Have Your Say Day”:

Contribute to the “Have Your Say Day” dialogue by visiting the Our Freedom website (note: the Our Freedom website is now closed)
Join a group with a cause
Tweet about it using #moadhaveyoursayday hashtag to join the conversation
Find out who your Member of Parliament is at the Australian Electoral Commission website
Go to your favourite newspaper’s website and make a comment about a news story, or write a letter to the Editor
Start a blog of your own or participate in a blog or forum online
Call a talkback radio station and voice your opinion
Discuss democracy or some of the issues in today’s news with your family and friends – what are their thoughts and opinions?
Post a note in your Facebook status or create your own Facebook poll
Post a video to YouTube and tag it “Have Your Say Day” and encourage your friends to do the same