tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-652950132925204088.post2826162452240956161..comments2024-03-25T17:34:35.600+11:00Comments on Sarah Stewart: 6 tips to help you make policy submissionsSarah Stewarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00480597227427423793noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-652950132925204088.post-14526677972961273452018-07-21T14:51:06.903+10:002018-07-21T14:51:06.903+10:00LOL would help if I could spell! Another tip - che...LOL would help if I could spell! Another tip - check your spelling and get someone else to proofread as well!Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13007080178478331471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-652950132925204088.post-39441823166669030992018-07-21T14:04:07.144+10:002018-07-21T14:04:07.144+10:00Thanks Jo. Great points. SarahThanks Jo. Great points. SarahSarah Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00480597227427423793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-652950132925204088.post-28031334663062165422018-07-21T14:01:06.223+10:002018-07-21T14:01:06.223+10:00I do quite a few both for myself and our local pro...I do quite a few both for myself and our local progress association - mainly local government and often in regard to planning applications for things which will impact negatively on our local environment eg extractive industry licenses. However I also do them in regard to local government strategies etc that are up for comment. I usually share my points via our very local Facebook group in case they are sueful for others'<br /><br />Some of my tips would be:<br /><br />* Check that they are complying with their own and/or any state or national legislation and/or guidelines. Surprising how often they have not met the requirements in some way.<br />* Look at their numbers very carefully and try and find some independent verification. Figures and calculations frequently incorrect, sometimes willfully! Most of us tend to believe the numbers we are given.<br />* Try and present your comments objectively and avoid emotive language as much as possible<br />* Present your points separately with a sub-heading or number for each.<br /><br />I could go on with a lot more but those are the ones that seem to me to be key points.<br /><br />Jo Hart<br />Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13007080178478331471noreply@blogger.com