Write to Politicians

Writing to relevant politicians is one of the most impactful and effective ways you can help save Victoria Park. Politicians rely on public opinion to guide their decisions, and a large volume of correspondence shows them that this issue deeply matters to their constituents. Personal messages demonstrate genuine concern and help ensure our voices are not ignored. By expressing your opposition to a stadium in Victoria Park, we can influence decision-makers and remind them of their responsibility to protect Brisbane’s green spaces for future generations. Every email, letter or online contact form that you submit counts!

There are a number of important stakeholders to whom you can send correspondence regarding your opposition of a stadium in the park. If you can only send one or two messages, please direct these to David Crisafulli (Premier) and Jarrod Bleijie (Deputy Premier). However, the more people you can send your message to, the better!

How Do I Contact the Politicians?

Simply copy and paste each of the email links below -

David Crisafulli
Queensland Premier
premier@ministerial.qld.gov.au

Jarrod Bleijie
Deputy Premier
deputy.premier@ministerial.qld.gov.au

Timothy Mander
Minister for Sport & Minister for the Olympic & Paralympic Games
sport@ministerial.qld.gov.au

Grace Grace
MP for McConnel & Shadow Minister for Olympics and Paralympics
mcconnel@parliament.qld.gov.au

Adrian Schrinner
Brisbane Lord Mayor
lord.mayor@brisbane.qld.gov.au

Andrew Liveris
President of Organising Committee for the Brisbane 2032 Olympics and Paralympic Games
boardsecretariat@brisbane2032.com.au

Seal Chong Wah
Councillor for Paddington Ward
paddington.ward@bcc.qld.gov.au

Vicki Howard
Councillor for Central Ward
central.ward@bcc.qld.gov.au

Stephen Bates
Federal Member for Brisbane
stephen.bates@aph.gov.au

Tracy Davis
Councillor for McDowall Ward, Committee Chair of Environment, Parks and Sustainability
mcdowall.ward@bcc.qld.gov.au

What Should I Write?

It depends on what you feel comfortable with! Some people may wish to write a formal letter, while others may wish to send just a short message outlining their opposition to a stadium in the park. We’ve included some sample wording below to help get you started. Feel free to copy these templates word for word, use them for inspiration or write your own from scratch!

  • Dear [Politician's Name],

    Brisbane does not need another stadium, but it does need green spaces like Victoria Park. Building a stadium here would be a short-sighted decision with long-term consequences for our environment and community. Please protect Victoria Park from development.

    Thank you,
    [Your Name]

  • Dear [Politician's Name],

    Victoria Park is a cherished public space and a critical part of Brisbane’s identity. Replacing it with a stadium would destroy one of the city’s few remaining green areas. Please act now to preserve this park for future generations.

    Kind regards,
    [Your Name]

  • Dear [Politician's Name],

    I urge you to protect Victoria Park from becoming the site of a new stadium. This green space is vital for our community's health and well-being, especially as Brisbane grows denser. Please prioritise sustainable development and say no to a stadium in Victoria Park.

    Sincerely,
    [Your Name]

  • CLICK HERE to view a sample formal letter #1 in Google Drive

  • CLICK HERE to view a sample formal letter #2 in Google Drive

Go the Extra Mile: Contact the Other Cabinet Ministers

If you have time, please consider also sending an email to all of the other cabinet ministers and shadow cabinet ministers. This will send a strong message that we are opposed to a stadium in Victoria Park.

Current cabinet:  https://cabinet.qld.gov.au/ministers-portfolios.aspx.  

Shadow cabinet:  https://www.parliament.qld.gov.au/Members/Current-Members/Member-List/Shadow-Ministers