[MLB-WIRELESS] Local councils

[Tyson.Clugg at csiro.au]

Matthew Boyd wrote:
> Has anyone tried to contact any of the local councils about 
> help with the wireless infrastructure? 

Nick Sibbing replied:
..snip...
> Be prepared to phone lots of different people until you find
> someone who gets it and is enthusiastic. Meet them face to face
> if you can and a bit of show and tell helped us. Pointing them
> to the Age article IT section 23 Oct 2001 is a winner. Talking
> to local councillors is good. Be sensitive to planning
> considerations and I like to avoid the word microwave in favour
> of the "the same frequency used by cordless phones and baby monitors"

Many people have successfully communicated with politicians before, some
have documented how they achieved success.  Try reading a HOWTO on lobbying,
here's one to start with (aimed at NSW Parliament, should be relevant in
Vic):
http://www.fathers.bc.ca/howto.htm

Cheers,
Tyson.

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