Have you ever wondered why politicians don't listen to you?

We have, and we've decided that it's because they can't hear you and me over the noise generated by all the media, lobbyists, big business and special interest groups.

ListenToUs is an initiative of the Australian Environment Foundation. It's designed to be a megaphone to give a voice to the mainstream on environmental issues. Using the Internet we are going to make our politicians sit-up and listen.

How will ListenToUs make them listen?

Only one thing counts in politics - votes at the ballot box. We'll make them listen by showing just how many of us there are and how strongly we feel.

Using the power of the Internet to reach out to everyone, everywhere at every hour of the day we will be running campaigns which will allow Australians like us to send targeted and effective messages to our local representatives and the leaders of the political parties.

Our first campaign is a petition against the flawed Carbon Trading Scheme which won't reduce carbon dioxide emissions, but which will destroy Australian industries and send Australian jobs overseas.

(If you haven't signed the petition yet, please click here.)

How can I make them listen to me?

There are a number of ways you can make them listen to you.

• Tell us what you think is important using our contact form
• Join our mailing list. Click on this link
• Donate. Your $25, $50, $100 can make all the difference
• Tell your friends. Email the site URL to everyone in your address book.