Individuals and organisations may seek to have petitions presented to the Parliament. A petition expresses a point of view, usually on matters of public policy, and contains a request for action, or in some cases, not to take action.
The right to petition Parliament has been one of the rights of citizens since Federation, and it is the only way an individual can directly place grievances before the Parliament.
Each house of the Parliament has its own rules that documents must follow in order to be accepted as petitions.
How an individual can petition the Senate, rules governing petitions, guides on Senate procedure and how a Senator can lodge a petition.
Search for and sign petitions relating to the House of Representatives. Request new petitions, learn the rules of petitioning and read frequently asked questions.
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