Leon Rebello (McPherson, Liberal National Party) | Hansard source

I present report No. 11 of the Standing Committee on Petitions.

The report read as follows—

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

PETITIONS COMMITTEE REPORT No. 11

Petitions a nd Ministerial Responses

22 June 2026

MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE

Chair Ms Jodie Belyea MP

Deputy Chair Mr Leon Rebello MP

Mr Cameron Caldwell MP

Ms Emma Comer MP

Ms Trish Cook MP

Mr Rowan Holzberger MP

Mr Llew O'Brien MP

Ms Tracey Roberts MP

This committee is supported by staff of the Department of the House of Representatives

Report summarising the petitions and ministerial responses being presented.

The committee met in private session in the 48th Parliament on 30 April, 26 May and 2 June 2026.

1. The committee resolved to present the following 79 petitions in accordance with standing order 207:

Petitions certified on 30 April 2026

From 1 petitioner—requesting funding for fusion energy projects in agriculture (EN7941)

From 2 petitioners—requesting a national plan for fusion energy in water supply infrastructure (EN7942)

From 1 petitioner—requesting support for fusion-based inland development (EN7943)

From 3 petitioners—requesting deployment of fusion energy in regional areas (EN7944)

From 1 petitioner—requesting development of inland water strategies using fusion energy (EN7945)

From 18 petitioners—requesting amendments to refugee and humanitarian visa arrangements (EN9099)

From 2 petitioners—requesting review of public broadcasting practices (EN9100)

From 18 petitioners—requesting an increase to statutory annual leave entitlements (EN9720)

From 5 petitioners—requesting extension of paid parental leave entitlements (EN9721)

From 3 petitioners—requesting tax measures for stay-at-home parents (EN9722)

From 1 petitioner—requesting changes to unfair dismissal laws (EN9723)

From 1 petitioner—requesting establishment of a receipt lottery system (EN9724)

From 9 petitioners—requesting that Australia not participate in armed conflict contrary to international law (EN9726)

From 17 petitioners—requesting a royal commission into foreign interference (EN9727)

From 184 petitioners—requesting actions relating to land and water management, biodiversity and resource security (EN9729)

From 2 petitioners—requesting abolition of mutual obligation requirements (EN9730)

From 1 petitioner—requesting investigation of fuel price increases and temporary fuel excise relief (EN9732)

From 3 petitioners—requesting removal of fuel excise (EN9734)

From 104 petitioners—requesting a referendum on the preferential voting system (EN9735)

From 3 petitioners—requesting removal of fuel excise and fuel related duties (EN9737)

From 1 petitioner—requesting fuel excise relief for transport operators (EN9738)

From 206 petitioners—requesting a policy of non-engagement with individuals linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (EN9741)

From 36 petitioners—requesting establishment of publicly operated biodiesel production (EN9743)

From 7 petitioners—requesting implementation of recommendations on climate information integrity (EN9744)

From 29 petitioners—requesting changes to migration policy for family reunification (EN9746)

From 3 petitioners—requesting reinstatement of cyclone warning systems (EN9747)

From 3113 petitioners—requesting review of entry restrictions for Iranian visa holders (EN9748)

From 1400 petitioners—requesting recognition of chemical exposure as a service-related condition and provision of associated support (EN9750)

From 16 petitioners—requesting that Australia not participate in specified armed conflict (EN9752)

From 163 petitioners—requesting extension of home battery rebates (EN9754)

From 375 petitioners—requesting a motion of no confidence (EN9756)

From 8 petitioners—requesting an increase to the JobSeeker Payment (EN9757)

From 57 petitioners—requesting publication of Veterans' Review Board decisions (EN9758)

From 4 petitioners—requesting access to superannuation (EN9761)

From 10 petitioners—requesting temporary suspension of fuel excise and goods and services tax on fuel (EN9765)

From 3 petitioners—requesting temporary financial relief for transport operators (EN9767)

From 18 petitioners—requesting an accountability framework for Members of Parliament (EN9770)

From 23 petitioners—requesting condemnation of the killing of journalists in armed conflict (EN9771)

From 120 petitioners—requesting a national strategy for domestic oil and gas capability (EN9772)

From 4 petitioners—requesting withdrawal from the AUKUS submarine program (EN9776)

From 28 petitioners—requesting removal of identity verification requirements for social media (EN9780)

From 7 petitioners—requesting a levy on corporate profits (EN9781)

From 2703 petitioners—requesting national standards and support for families of missing persons and homicide victims (EN9784)

From 231 petitioners—requesting a special payment to veterans (EN9786)

From 12 petitioners—requesting review of visa decision making under the character test (EN9789)

From 6 petitioners—requesting regulation of media reporting standards (EN9791)

From 68 petitioners—requesting an inquiry into adverse experience reporting processes for veterinary medicines (EN9792)

From 13 petitioners—requesting regulation of telecommunications pricing (EN9793)

From 4 petitioners—requesting withdrawal of Australian military personnel (EN9794)

From 10 petitioners—requesting imposition of sanctions on the United States (EN9795)

From 55 petitioners—requesting investigation of vehicle component failures and compliance with consumer law (EN9796)

From 2 petitioners—requesting expanded salary packaging options (EN9797)

From 15 petitioners—requesting restrictions on use of a defence facility (EN9801)

From 21 petitioners—requesting psychological fitness standards for public office holders (EN9806)

From 13 petitioners—requesting increased transparency requirements for organisations receiving tax concessions (EN9807)

From 7 petitioners—requesting support measures for the Kurdistan region (EN9808)

From 31 petitioners—requesting limits on compulsory questioning powers and enhanced oversight (EN9820)

From 4 petitioners—requesting changes to loan eligibility for jobseekers (EN9822)

From 36 petitioners—requesting removal of compulsory questioning powers (EN9826)

From 1378 petitioners—requesting concession card eligibility for self-funded retirees (EN9827)

From 18 petitioners—requesting permission for Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) holders to purchase residential property (EN9828)

From 80 petitioners—requesting measures addressing veteran housing and support (EN9837)

From 118 petitioners—requesting a parliamentary inquiry into government performance (EN9839)

From 15 petitioners—requesting changes to social security assessment of relationship status (EN9840)

From 22 petitioners—requesting prohibition of animal testing (EN9841)

From 22 petitioners—requesting withdrawal from the AUKUS agreement (EN9842)

From 36 petitioners—requesting conditions on deployment of Australian Defence Force members (EN9844)

From 5 petitioners—requesting extension of home battery rebates (EN9847)

From 89 petitioners—requesting removal of certain parliamentary entitlements (EN9850)

From 129 petitioners—requesting support for light rail development in Canberra (EN9851)

From 52 petitioners—requesting reduced taxation for specified income groups (EN9852)

From 29 petitioners—requesting creation of an app for e-petitions (EN9856)

From 7 petitioners—requesting inquiry into and regulation of wagering industry practices (EN9858)

From 89 petitioners—requesting standardised terminology for communications relating to taxpayer funded services (EN9859)

From 71 petitioners—requesting legal or financial assistance for specified tribunal applicants (EN9860)

From 56 petitioners—requesting legal or financial assistance for specified tribunal respondents (EN9863)

From 7117 petitioners—requesting that changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme protect access to necessary individualised support (EN9864)

From 125 petitioners—requesting a pathway to permanent residency or citizenship for long term residents (EN9866)

From 55 petitioners—requesting a nationally consistent framework for family violence information sharing (EN9868)

2. The following 50 ministerial responses to petitions were received.

Ministerial responses received by the Committee on 26 May 2026

From the Treasurer to a petition regarding access to cash and banking services (EN5391)

From the Treasurer to a petition regarding cash payments (EN8416)

From the Minister for Communications to a petition requesting review of Australia Broadcasting Corporation partnerships (EN8495)

From the Minister for Home Affairs to a petition requesting investigation into the activities of certain groups and individuals (EN8523)

From the Attorney-General to a petition requesting a specified group to be designated a terrorist organisation (EN8540)

From the Minister for Disability and the National Disability Insurance Scheme to a petition regarding National Disability Insurance Scheme support needs assessments (EN8570)

From the Minister for Foreign Affairs to a petition regarding Australia's membership of the United Nations (EN8571)

From the Attorney-General to a petition requesting a national framework to criminalise coercive control against children (EN8573)

From the Minister for Veterans' Affairs to a petition requesting review of amendments to veterans' legislation (EN8575)

From the Minister for the Public Service to a petition requesting implementation of random drug and alcohol testing for government employees (EN8587)

From the Minister for Veterans' Affairs to a petition requesting permission for veterans to record medical examinations (EN8598)

From the Minister for Social Services to a petition requesting extended health care card eligibility for young people with chronic conditions (EN8602)

From the Attorney-General to a petition regarding concerns about freedom of speech and privacy (EN8610)

From the Minister for Health and Ageing to a petition requesting improved access and funding for endometriosis care (EN8614)

From the Minister for Social Services to a petition requesting increased financial support for regional students (EN8620)

From the Minister for Industry and Innovation to a petition requesting restrictions on generative artificial intelligence (EN8622)

From the Minister for Health and Ageing to a petition requesting national public funding for ambulance costs (EN8658)

From the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry to a petition requesting national reforms to animal welfare policy (EN8660)

From the Minister for Health and Ageing to a petition requesting privacy safeguards relating to the Australian Centre for Disease Control (EN8691)

From the Minister for Health and Ageing to a petition requesting creation of a national regulatory framework for social work (EN8742)

From the Assistant Minister for Immigration to a petition requesting prioritisation of Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) (subclass 191) visa applications (EN8747)

From the Assistant Minister for Immigration to a petition regarding Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) (subclass 191) visa applications (EN8748)

From the Minister for Veterans' Affairs to a petition requesting a non-reduction provision for compensation during legislative harmonisation (EN8762)

From the Minister for Veterans' Affairs to a petition regarding dental treatment for Veteran Gold Card holders (EN8763)

From the Attorney-General to a petition requesting changes to eligibility rules for elected officials (EN8797)

From the Attorney-General to a petition requesting prohibition of face coverings in public places (EN8798)

From the Attorney-General to a petition requesting actions relating to conduct causing serious harm (EN8820)

From the Attorney-General to a petition requesting implementation of a bill of rights (EN8853 and EN8888)

From the Minister for Health and Ageing to a petition requesting timely disability support and oversight mechanisms (EN8854)

From the Assistant Minister for Immigration to a petition requesting expedited processing of Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) applications (EN8866)

From the Minister for Veterans' Affairs to a petition requesting publication of Veterans' Review Board decisions (EN8879)

From the Attorney-General to a petition regarding the Sex Discrimination Commissioner (EN8881)

From the Minister for Education to a petition requesting inclusion of Auslan in school curriculums (EN8925)

From the Minister for Health and Ageing to a petition requesting extension of research protections to all non-human primates (EN8985)

From the Attorney-General to a petition requesting strengthened transparency requirements for foreign lobbying (EN8991)

From the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government to a petition regarding consideration of the Brisbane Airport draft Master Plan 2026 (EN9057)

From the Minister for Foreign Affairs to a petition requesting revocation of a diplomatic invitation (EN9092)

From the Minister for Foreign Affairs to a petition requesting action on human rights violations in Iran (EN9270)

From the Minister for Foreign Affairs to a petition requesting revocation of diplomatic recognition of the Islamic Republic of Iran (EN9283)

From the Minister for Foreign Affairs to a petition requesting engagement with an Iranian opposition figure (EN9306)

From the Minister for Health and Ageing to a petition requesting review of access to subsidised breast reduction surgery (EN9344)

From the Assistant Minister for Immigration to a petition regarding Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) (subclass 191) visa applications (EN9363)

Ministerial responses received by the Committee on 2 June 2026

From the Minister for Foreign Affairs to a petition regarding human rights concerns in Pakistan (EN7108)

From the Assistant Minister for Citizenship, Customs and Multicultural Affairs to a petition requesting expansion of the Community Support Program (EN7767)

From the Assistant Minister for Citizenship, Customs and Multicultural Affairs to a petition requesting assistance for Christian minorities in the Middle East (EN8471)

From the Minister for Social Services to a petition regarding the child support system (EN8679)

From the Minister for Social Services to a petition regarding the child support system (EN8752)

From the Attorney-General to a petition requesting criminalisation of promotion of violent extremist ideology (EN9039)

From the Attorney-General to a petition requesting protection of freedom of expression and freedom of the press (EN9309)

From the Attorney-General to a petition requesting support to prohibit forced sterilisation (PN0651)

Ms Jodie Belyea MP

Chair—Petitions Committee

I present the 11th report of the Petitions Committee for the 48th parliament together with 79 petitions and 50 ministerial responses to petitions previously presented. The petitions being presented cover a range of topics including the environment, the electorate system, PFAS exposure, support for families of missing persons and homicide victims, and self-funded retirees. Five of the petitions being presented each received more than 1,000 signatures, with one petition looking at protecting access to reasonable and necessary supports under the NDIS receiving more than 7,000 signatures. There are currently 86 e-petitions open for signatures on the House e-petitions website, covering a range of topics including the 2026-27 budget, child support, veterans' entitlements, artificial intelligence and migration. More certifications will follow at the committee's next meeting. I look forward to updating the House further on the work of the Petitions Committee.

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