Jodie Belyea (Dunkley, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

The petitions presented cover a range of topics, including menstrual leave entitlements, Iran, foreign interference, historic Defence sites, arts, education and training, and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. There are currently 79 petitions open for signatures on the House e-petitions website, with more certifications to follow at the committee's next meeting. The range of petition topics on the e-petitions website highlights the Australian public's desire to engage with parliament.

On 11 May 2026, the committee held a public hearing for its inquiry into the standing orders relating to petitions. The public hearing allowed the committee to hear a variety of perspectives from a range of stakeholders. On behalf of the committee, I thank those who took the time to provide important evidence to the inquiry. I look forward to updating the House further on the work of the Petitions Committee.

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