It appears as if the Australian Government may recognise FYROM simply as "The Republic of Macedonia". To have your say over this issue you can send a letter/email to Kevin Rudd, Stephen Smith, and Brendan Nelson at the following addresses:
Rudd, The Hon Kevin Michael ALP
Prime Minister
630 Wynnum Road (PO Box 476A), Morningside
Qld 4170
Tel : (07) 3899 4031, Fax : (07) 3899 5755
E-mail: www.pm.gov.au
Tel: (02) 6277 7700
Fax: (02) 6273 4100
Smith, The Hon Stephen Francis ALP
Minister for Foreign Affairs
Deputy Leader of the House
Unit 2 60 Russell Street (PO Box 657, Morley WA
6943), Morley WA 6062
Tel : (08) 9375 9855, Fax : (08) 9375 3100
E-mail: Stephen.Smith.MP@aph.gov.au
Tel: (02) 6277 7500
Fax: (02) 6273 4112
Nelson, The Hon Dr Brendan LP
Leader of the Opposition
Suite 8 12-16 Tryon Road, Lindfield NSW 2070
Tel : (02) 9465 3950, Fax : (02) 9465 3999
E-mail: B.Nelson.MP@aph.gov.au
Tel: (02) 6277 4022
Fax: (02) 6277 8562
A suggested letter to send is:
Dear Stephen
It has come to my attention that that the Australian Government is considering recognising the Former Yugolsav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) simply as “The Republic of Macedonia”.
I write to you in support of the continuing use of the name FYROM by the Australian Government. In using this name the Australian Government will be seen to:
a) Support and not undermine the United Nations in finding a fair and equitable solution to the name issue regarding FYROM. As you are aware negotiations are still being conducted between the United Nations, Greece, and FYROM.
b) Be fair and equitable, and not unduly support one side over the other regarding this issue. “FYROM” was agreed to by the United Nations, Greece, and FYROM as a name to be used until a mutually acceptable solution is found. Using the term “Republic of Macedonia” is favouring FYROM at the expense of Greece.
c) Treat both domestic communities fairly and equally, as they each have an interest in this issue. Again, using simply “Republic of Macedonia” is favouring one side over the other domestically.
d) Not support intransigence on the side of FYROM, which has continuously not acted in the spirit of United Nations negotiations but sought to bypass them. In this regard I note that the Greek side on the other hand has approached the issue in a conciliatory manner and has even suggested the use of a composite name, a move supported by the United Nations mediator.
Regards
Name.