How to write a Submission

What is a submission?

An opportunity to present occupational therapy insights, views and opinions on issues that impact on our ourselves, our clients and our world.

Key Guidelines

• Write clearly, order your message and make it easy read
• State clearly what it is about
• State clearly who it is from
• Clarify if you want to appear before a select committee (if for a select committee)
• If you have the authority and are writing on behalf of an organization, state their aims, give background details
• State who has been consulted with
• 5 basic principles: Relevancy; clarity; conciseness; accuracy and conclusion

See more detailed guidelines about making a submission to a Parliamentary Select Committee.

Contact national office if you would like to talk with someone about writing a submission or to get more support.

Useful reading

Have your say: Influencing public policy in New Zealand. Hughes, F. amd Calder, S. (2007) Wellington: Dunmore Publisher. 142 pp.

A practical guide for those wishing to understand how the New Zealand public policy process works and how to work with it effectively and gain some influence.