House debates
Monday, 27 October 2025
Committees
Petitions Committee; Report
10:01 am
Jodie Belyea (Dunkley, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source
Mr Speaker, I present the 3rd report of the Petitions Committee for the 48th Parliament.
The report read as follows—
PETITIONS COMMITTEE
REPORT No. 03
Petitions a nd Ministerial Responses
27 October 2025
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 20 August, 26 August, 2 September and 23 September 2025.
1. The committee resolved to present the following 264 petitions in accordance with standing order 207:
Petitions certified on 20 August 2025
From 18 petitioners—requesting that all cars sold in Australia offer an option to disable features that may distract drivers (EN7343)
From 6 petitioners—requesting policies to attract electric vehicle manufacturers to establish production in Australia (EN7344)
From 20 petitioners—requesting Australia move towards economic independence from the United States and strengthen ties with other democratic nations (EN7349)
From 15 petitioners—requesting reduced cigarette taxes and alternative approaches to address illegal tobacco and support low-income households (EN7353)
From 57 petitioners—requesting the lifting of the ban on nuclear energy and investment in nuclear power infrastructure (EN7354)
From 40 petitioners—requesting prioritisation of environmental education for foreign visitors to promote responsible tourism (EN7355)
From 751 petitioners—requesting regulations to allow the importation of small quantities of well-packaged Ethiopian spices (EN7356)
From 5 petitioners—requesting Australia cease the AUKUS agreement and trade with Canada and the European Union (EN7358)
From 33 petitioners—requesting equal legal representation for both parents in Family Court and the removal of financial barriers (EN7359)
From 16 petitioners—requesting enactment of protected designation of origin laws to support a free trade agreement with the European Union (EN7363)
From 9 petitioners—requesting legislation to prevent companies charging women more for substantially similar goods and services (EN7367)
From 10 petitioners—requesting that Centrelink update its definition of disability (EN7368)
From 10 petitioners—requesting inclusion of paramedic students in the Commonwealth Prac Payment (EN7371)
From 4 petitioners—requesting funding and programs to target literacy in government schools (EN7372)
From 108 petitioners—requesting that skill assessments for physiotherapists be based on AHPRA and Australian experience (EN7373)
From 8 petitioners—requesting laws to ensure equal wages regardless of age
(EN7374)
From 401 petitioners—requesting establishment of a Family Court Investigative Service (EN7378)
From 1253 petitioners—requesting Medicare subsidised Eating Disorder Plans include individuals diagnosed with avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (EN7379)
From 3 petitioners—requesting Australia end all treaties and alliances except with the United States and Russia (EN7380)
From 10 petitioners—requesting removal of goods and services tax in Australia (EN7383)
From 84 petitioners—requesting increased protections for self-managed superannuation fund and retail investors (EN7384)
From 77 petitioners—requesting government support for victims of fraud and stricter investment broker requirements (EN7385)
From 21 petitioners—requesting national hospital nutrition standards and improved food service guidelines (EN7389)
From 9 petitioners—requesting recognition of solo parents as 'family' under the Family Law Act (EN7392)
From 831 petitioners—requesting an independent inquiry into the Westall incident (EN7396)
From 9 petitioners—requesting legislation to guarantee minimum Centrelink payments (EN7397)
From 21 petitioners—requesting strengthening of the online petitions system with more options for feedback and discussion (EN7398)
From 4 petitioners—requesting withdrawal from the nuclear non- proliferation treaty and development of nuclear weapons (EN7401)
From 19 petitioners—requesting a Royal Commission into early childhood education and amendments to quality standards (EN7402)
From 4 petitioners—requesting expanded powers for the Australian Electoral Commission or a new regulator to manage election and referendum campaigning (EN7403)
From 211 petitioners—requesting enactment of a law to address online bullying and harassment (EN7404)
From 4 petitioners—requesting reinstatement of the Australian Active Service Medal for warlike operations post-2015 (EN7408)
From 5 petitioners—requesting reforms to passport laws to address coercive control (EN7411)
From 5 petitioners—requesting inclusion of prosthetic joint infection patients in the Stoma Application Scheme (EN7412)
From 113 petitioners—requesting recognition of Lyme disease as a chronic condition and improved support for patients (EN7414)
From 10 petitioners—requesting an inquiry into copyright and data abuse by Artificial Intelligence platforms (EN7415)
From 5 petitioners—requesting reform of classification standards for games, cinema and television (EN7416)
From 25 petitioners—requesting a ban on lab-grown meat production in Australia (EN7418)
From 7 petitioners—requesting guaranteed medical treatment for all former Australian Defence Force members (EN7419)
From 26 petitioners—requesting legislation to prohibit politicians and political parties from making false or misleading statements (EN7420)
From 7 petitioners—requesting consideration of acquiring Pacific National for public ownership (EN7421)
From 9 petitioners—requesting a ban on sonar purchases by the general public and unlicensed organisations (EN7423)
From 19 petitioners—requesting tax relief for general practitioners to support bulk billing (EN7424)
From 10 petitioners—requesting legalisation of private collection and preservation of cannabis seeds (EN7429)
From 4 petitioners—requesting donation of mining equipment to the Democratic Republic of Congo (EN7432)
From 7 petitioners—requesting legislation to regulate political spam messages and require opt-out options (EN7434)
From 5 petitioners—requesting legislation to require unsubscribe options for political communications (EN7435)
From 9 petitioners—requesting removal of privacy and spam exemptions for political parties (EN7436)
From 16 petitioners—requesting amendment of legislation to require unsubscribe options for political communications (EN7439)
From 8 petitioners—requesting amendments to allow people to control who can send them text messages (EN7442)
From 4 petitioners—requesting mandatory unsubscribe options for political communications (EN7443)
From 76 petitioners—requesting mandatory unsubscribe options for political communications via text message (EN7444)
From 3 petitioners—requesting mandatory unsubscribe options for political communications (EN7445)
From 4 petitioners—requesting removal of exemptions for political parties from spam laws and mandatory opt-out options (EN7446)
From 98 petitioners—requesting legislative amendments to prohibit unsolicited political communications (EN7448)
From 6154 petitioners—requesting dedicated funding for a national stillbirth awareness campaign (EN7449)
From 29 petitioners—requesting mandatory unsubscribe options for political communications (EN7451)
From 5 petitioners—regarding political representatives contacting individuals without consent (EN7452)
From 7 petitioners—requesting a ban on political spam messages (EN7453)
From 105 petitioners—requesting support for the development of a new single-site hospital in Albury/Wodonga (EN7454)
From 10 petitioners—requesting legislation to classify unsolicited political texts and calls as spam (EN7455)
From 20 petitioners—requesting unlimited work rights for partners of international students (EN7456)
From 10 petitioners—requesting establishment of a permanent Disability Voice to Parliament led by people with lived experience (EN7457)
From 11 petitioners—requesting an inquiry into the effectiveness of Headspace (EN7458)
From 33 petitioners—requesting local content quotas on streaming services
(EN7460)
From 18 petitioners—requesting increased housing availability for Australian citizens (EN7461)
From 15 petitioners—requesting removal of political party exemptions from the Spam Act 2003 (EN7462)
From 4 petitioners—regarding education providers advertising placements without first arranging them for students (EN7463)
From 9 petitioners—requesting removal of the English language test requirement for permanent residency applicants with Australian study and work experience (EN7466)
From 35 petitioners—requesting a reduction in immigration and reform of the building industry (EN7467)
From 10 petitioners—requesting investigation into vote counting and safeguards for electoral integrity (EN7468)
From 20 petitioners—requesting deployment of a humanitarian field hospital in Gaza (EN7469)
From 27 petitioners—requesting health card access for allied veterans who served in coalition forces post-1990 (EN7470)
From 449 petitioners—requesting replacement of preferential voting with a simplified system and stronger transparency in political campaigns (EN7471)
From 5 petitioners—requesting a review of offshoring practices (EN7475)
From 16 petitioners—requesting a national ban on geo-engineering and weather modification activities (EN7479)
From 4 petitioners—requesting action to encourage de-escalation between India and Pakistan (EN7480)
From 127 petitioners—requesting an end to force posture initiatives and removal of foreign troops from Australia (EN7481)
From 10 petitioners—requesting establishment of a rural and remote veterinary service model (EN7482)
From 11 petitioners—requesting closer integration of trade, immigration and defence ties between Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom and New Zealand (EN7484)
From 6 petitioners—requesting a ban on businesses charging late fees
(EN7486)
From 3 petitioners—requesting reform of the parent visa program to reduce processing times (EN7490)
From 16 petitioners—requesting reduction of the tax rate on superannuation withdrawals for working holiday makers (EN7491)
From 20 petitioners—requesting establishment of a nationwide judicial commission (EN7494)
From 15 petitioners—requesting opposition to any proposal to introduce a tax on unrealised capital gains (EN7500)
From 14 petitioners—requesting increase of the personal income tax-free threshold to match the self-support income amount (EN7501)
From 25 petitioners—requesting consideration of closer integration of trade, immigration and defence ties between Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom and New Zealand (EN7502)
From 60 petitioners—requesting protection for doctors legally prescribing medicinal cannabis (EN7504)
From 8 petitioners—requesting negotiation of reciprocal migration benefits for Australians wishing to settle in Malta (EN7506)
From 1533 petitioners—requesting introduction of an own use exemption for beekeepers to use non-synthetic treatments for Varroa mite (EN7508)
From 416 petitioners—regarding processing of Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa (subclass 191) applications (EN7512)
From 24 petitioners—requesting increased Medicare rebates and unlimited bulk billing for psychiatric and psychology services (EN7513)
From 33 petitioners—requesting reforms to the family law system (EN7514)
From 161 petitioners—requesting national guidelines for access to loading zones for professional musicians (EN7515)
From 16 petitioners—requesting adjustment of humanitarian visa terms to permit easier resettlement for LGBTIQ+ people (EN7520)
From 13 petitioners—requesting removal of privacy law exemptions for political parties (EN7521)
From 91 petitioners—requesting review of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 to balance human rights and free speech (EN7526)
From 40 petitioners—requesting consideration of closer ties between Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom and New Zealand (EN7527)
From 13 petitioners—regarding a tax on unrealised capital gains (EN7531)
From 27 petitioners—requesting a review of legislation to remove exemptions for politicians (EN7533)
From 15 petitioners—requesting replacement of the current tax system with a single 1% tax on all purchases and abolition of income tax (EN7535)
From 82 petitioners—requesting legislative reforms to ensure all laws apply equally to politicians and the public (EN7540)
Petitions certified on 26 August 2025
From 6 petitioners—requesting consideration of a federal bitcoin and cryptocurrency reserve (EN7386)
From 5 petitioners—requesting a motion expressing views on Hamas and its designation as a terrorist organisation (EN7406)
From 12 petitioners—requesting the establishment of a special humanitarian visa program for transgender individuals from the United Kingdom (EN7430)
From 8 petitioners—requesting the abolition of compulsory voting in Australia (EN7438)
From 106 petitioners—requesting condemnation of Israel's actions in Gaza
(EN7472)
From 6276 petitioners—requesting a requirement for professional reports submitted by National Disability Insurance Scheme participants to be considered in needs assessments (EN7545)
From 12 petitioners—requesting changes to the process for determining child support payments (EN7548)
From 8 petitioners—requesting an increase to the personal income tax-free threshold to match the self-supporting income amount (EN7549)
From 3 petitioners—requesting relocation of a proposed wind farm away from the Kalbarri tourist skyline (EN7550)
From 87 petitioners—requesting independent investigation and reforms to address sexual assault and support survivors in the Australian Defence Force (EN7552)
From 1839 petitioners—requesting rejection of any proposal to tax unrealised capital gains (EN7556)
From 19 petitioners—requesting standards for truth and accuracy in political reporting (EN7559)
From 51 petitioners—requesting expansion of child care subsidies to include families who provide care at home (EN7560)
From 51 petitioners—regarding government-funded parental leave payments for new permanent residents (EN7561)
From 7 petitioners—requesting legislative changes to allow Tax File Numbers to be reissued to victims of identity theft (EN7562)
From 38 petitioners—requesting the cessation of immigration and prioritisation of domestic issues (EN7602)
From 136 petitioners—regarding access to guide dogs for people who are blind or have low vision and also have reduced mobility (EN7604)
From 17 petitioners—requesting a change to the Australian National Anthem
(EN7606)
From 20 petitioners—requesting an increase in Disability Support Pension payment rates (EN7607)
From 13 petitioners—requesting abolition of taxes for lower income earners and increased taxation for higher earners (EN7610)
From 221 petitioners—requesting reform of the Family Law Act 1975 and associated processes (EN7611)
From 1274 petitioners—requesting a government-backed business loan guarantee scheme (EN7615)
From 433 petitioners—requesting extension of Pensioner Concession Card benefits to self-funded retirees eligible for the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card (EN7616)
From 12 petitioners—requesting establishment of a sovereign wealth fund to support social, welfare and infrastructure programs (EN7618)
From 5127 petitioners—requesting independent scrutiny and increased funding for support coordination in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (EN7619)
From 8 petitioners—requesting measures to prioritise local employment and limit outsourcing (EN7620)
From 5 petitioners—requesting measures to increase support for Australian music and local artists on public broadcasting platforms (EN7621)
From 1 petitioner—requesting measures to support access to international artists and performances (EN7622)
From 38 petitioners—requesting legislation to reduce or eliminate plastic waste (EN7623)
From 7 petitioners—requesting an independent review of National Disability Insurance Agency pricing arrangements (EN7633)
From 10 petitioners—requesting improvements to Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa (subclass 191) processing and to the immigration system (EN7640)
From 26 petitioners—requesting measures to strengthen child support obligations (EN7641)
From 3 petitioners—requesting prioritisation of visa processing for Iranian nationals (EN7642)
From 6 petitioners—requesting changes to the management of unemployment services (EN7644)
From 6 petitioners—requesting a policy of non-engagement in military conflicts (EN7646)
From 286 petitioners—requesting mandatory labelling for all products containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (EN7647)
From 5 petitioners—requesting establishment of cross-jurisdictional consultation protocols for renewable energy policy changes (EN7649)
From 6 petitioners—requesting measures to strengthen privacy and data protection (EN7651)
From 1 petitioner—requesting enforcement of daily and weekly gaming limits for children (EN7659)
From 5 petitioners—requesting measures to strengthen cooperation with Canada, New Zealand and the United Kingdom (EN7660)
From 11 petitioners—requesting adoption of a military neutrality policy
(EN7666)
From 4 petitioners—requesting options for non-wireless communication services (EN7669)
From 14 petitioners—requesting clarification regarding Hungarian citizenship regulations which may impact dual nationals (EN7670)
From 13 petitioners—requesting changes to require parliamentary approval for military deployments (EN7671)
From 133 petitioners—requesting formal bravery recognition for Childers Auxiliary firefighters (EN7672)
From 195 petitioners—requesting review of food safety regulations to permit dogs in indoor hospitality areas (EN7673)
From 11 petitioners—requesting changes to taxes on unrealised capital gains (EN7674)
From 4 petitioners—requesting review of hiring practices (EN7676)
From 92 petitioners—requesting stricter regulation of overseas investments and foreign ownership (EN7679)
From 14 petitioners—regarding taxes on unrealised capital gains (EN7681)
From 9 petitioners—requesting measures to improve access to university education for long-term visa holders (EN7683)
From 130 petitioners—requesting reconsideration of a particular visa application (EN7684)
From 91 petitioners—regarding mandatory registration for independent National Disability Insurance Scheme support workers and therapists (EN7685)
From 12 petitioners—requesting the inclusion of First Nations education in compulsory citizenship materials (EN7686)
From 76 petitioners—regarding legislation to tax unrealised capital gains involving superannuation (EN7687)
From 884 petitioners—requesting establishment of 21 June as Flannel Flower Day for mental health awareness and suicide remembrance for veterans (EN7689)
From 11 petitioners—requesting reform of child care safety regulations
(EN7692)
Petitions certified on 2 September 2025
From 12 petitioners—requesting access to superannuation funds for first home deposits (EN7493)
From 50 petitioners—requesting Australia to urge Israel to allow aid into Gaza (EN7497)
From 49 petitioners—requesting recognition of persecution of Crimean Tatars (EN7507)
From 48 petitioners—requesting independent review and public reporting of government budgets and financial interests (EN7511)
From 39 petitioners—requesting condemnation of the blockade in Gaza and support for humanitarian aid (EN7518)
From 2032 petitioners—requesting national regulation of assisted reproductive technology and a donor conception registry (EN7525)
From 23 petitioners—requesting diplomatic engagement with the Israeli ambassador concerning the situation in Gaza (EN7532)
From 669 petitioners—requesting a renewal pathway for offshore-qualified pharmacists to maintain credential validity (EN7534)
From 184 petitioners—requesting review of Australia's defence alliance with the United States to assess its relevance (EN7614)
From 85 petitioners—requesting mobilisation of Australian humanitarian aid to Gaza (EN7634)
From 7 petitioners—requesting that Australia avoid involvement in any potential conflict relating to Iran (EN7658)
From 8 petitioners—requesting restrictions on Australian support for United States military operations relating to Iran (EN7665)
From 53 petitioners—requesting sanctions against Israel (EN7668)
From 2917 petitioners—requesting support for Palestinians in Australia and diplomatic measures relating to Middle East conflicts (EN7675)
From 52 petitioners—requesting suspension of exports of any equipment which may be used in the conflict in Gaza (EN7682)
From 5 petitioners—regarding cheating in online multiplayer games
(EN7695)
From 7 petitioners—requesting mandatory surveillance cameras in child care settings (EN7696)
From 3 petitioners—requesting a Commonwealth loan guarantee scheme to support small business ownership (EN7697)
From 150 petitioners—requesting support for fair legal proceedings under international law (EN7699)
From 20 petitioners—requesting consumer law reform to prohibit disabling purchased video games (EN7703)
From 26 petitioners—requesting strengthened safeguarding measures in child care settings (EN7704)
From 37 petitioners—requesting legislation to require offline access for video games at the end of their commercial life (EN7706)
From 158 petitioners—requesting a pause and review of changes to disability support pricing (EN7711)
From 138 petitioners—requesting clear tax guidelines and policy review for employee ownership trusts (EN7712)
From 50 petitioners—requesting improved child safety checks and accountability measures (EN7713)
From 7 petitioners—requesting an inquiry into access to care for people with chronic pain (EN7723)
From 6 petitioners—requesting an inquiry into establishing a civilian militia force (EN7724)
From 11 petitioners—requesting changes to capital gains tax and negative gearing (EN7725)
From 14 petitioners—requesting higher travel safety level for the United States (EN7726)
From 224 petitioners—requesting a unified national system to strengthen checks for individuals working with children (EN7727)
From 2 petitioners—regarding alleged violations of international law by Israeli authorities in Gaza (EN7736)
From 67 petitioners—requesting a pause on immigration to address housing affordability (EN7738)
From 17 petitioners—requesting regulation of petrol pricing (EN7739)
From 5 petitioners—requesting inclusion of vaccines for respiratory syncytial virus and pertussis for older adults in the National Immunisation Schedule (EN7743)
From 89 petitioners—requesting the expulsion of the Israeli ambassador
(EN7750)
From 118 petitioners—requesting support for a ceasefire in Gaza and advocacy for humanitarian access (EN7751)
From 16 petitioners—regarding the feasibility of domestic nuclear weapons development (EN7754)
From 16 petitioners—requesting regulation of automated content moderation by large technology companies (EN7756)
From 14 petitioners—requesting consideration of citizen-initiated referenda
(EN7761)
From 9 petitioners—requesting negotiations for a mobility and security agreement with Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom (EN7763)
From 8 petitioners—requesting establishment of a military and economic pact with New Zealand, Canada, and the United Kingdom (EN7766)
From 684 petitioners—requesting expansion and reform of the Community Support Program for refugee visas (EN7767)
From 8 petitioners—requesting support for the resignation of Australia's Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism (EN7768)
From 248 petitioners—requesting the removal of Australia's Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism (EN7770)
From 101 petitioners—requesting tax exemptions for part-time research student stipends (EN7775)
From 168 petitioners—requesting independent safety evaluation of advanced artificial intelligence systems (EN7777)
From 5 petitioners—requesting changes to allow dual applications to the redress scheme for survivors of sexual abuse (EN7778)
From 76 petitioners—requesting stronger regulatory action and improved communication regarding complaints about charitable governance (EN7781)
From 2 petitioners—requesting exemptions from mandatory superannuation contributions for high-income earners (EN7782)
From 277 petitioners—requesting reform of parent visa programs to reduce wait times and financial barriers (EN7783)
From 245 petitioners—requesting negotiations for a mobility and security agreement with New Zealand, Canada, and the United Kingdom (EN7784)
From 5 petitioners—requesting limited preferential voting in federal elections
(EN7785)
From 19 petitioners—requesting long-term specialist referrals for chronic conditions under Medicare (EN7787)
From 440 petitioners—requesting diplomatic advocacy for clemency and humanitarian consideration in the case of Debbie Voulgaris (EN7788)
From 27 petitioners—requesting legislation to prevent payment processors from restricting the sale of media (EN7790)
From 95 petitioners—requesting review of the adoption of the World Health Organization Pandemic Agreement (EN7791)
From 16 petitioners—requesting reform of consumer rights for digital products and services (EN7792)
From 16 petitioners—requesting recognition of a Palestinian state (EN7795)
From 68 petitioners—requesting measures to prevent extended overseas military involvement and enable investigation of potential breaches of international law (EN7797)
From 56 petitioners—requesting investigation of access to digital goods and services (EN7798)
From 8655 petitioners—requesting regulation of payment processors as essential infrastructure (EN7799)
From 3 petitioners—requesting implementation of age verification on the Discord platform (EN7800)
From 1577 petitioners—requesting investigation of advocacy organisations for alleged coercive conduct (EN7802)
From 9 petitioners—requesting to lower the voting age and allow earlier enrolment (EN7804)
From 6 petitioners—requesting changes to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme safety net and automation of safety net processes (EN7805)
From 17 petitioners—requesting public disclosure of funding sources and relationships for non-governmental organisations (EN7811)
From 61 petitioners—requesting consideration of a transition to a four-day work week (EN7812)
From 36 petitioners—requesting importation of hormone-treated beef be prohibited (EN7813)
From 55 petitioners—requesting Australian support for the Israeli Government be ceased (EN7814)
From 30 petitioners—requesting repeal of digital age verification requirements (EN7815)
From 37 petitioners—regarding concerns related to political leadership
(EN7816)
From 17 petitioners—requesting transparency related to professional athlete contracts (EN7817)
From 9 petitioners—requesting increased funding to support adoption of universal coercive control laws (EN7819)
From 17 petitioners—requesting recognition of Palestinian statehood and support for a ceasefire (EN7821)
From 7 petitioners—requesting support for a national clinical trial of faecal microbiota transplantation for treatment-resistant depression (EN7822)
From 131 petitioners—requesting repeal of social media age limit restrictions and support for digital literacy education (EN7824)
From 2 petitioners—requesting social media access for young people with strong safeguards (EN7826)
From 12 petitioners—requesting exclusion of YouTube from social media age limit restrictions (EN7827)
From 91 petitioners—requesting changes to online safety laws and adoption of a parent-child digital safety framework (EN7828)
From 9 petitioners—requesting exemption of YouTube and Discord from social media age limit restrictions (EN7829)
From 147 petitioners—requesting repeal of online safety legislation and protection of internet anonymity (EN7830)
From 2938 petitioners—requesting recognition of functional neurological disorder in disability support guidelines and improved access to support (EN7833)
From 5 petitioners—regarding the provision of supporting documents for expatriate adoptions (EN7835)
From 36 petitioners—requesting legislation requiring employers to provide feedback to job applicants (EN7836)
From 13 petitioners—requesting changes to the Australian National Flag
(EN7839)
From 18 petitioners—requesting removal of social media age limit restrictions (EN7842)
From 25 petitioners—requesting removal of social media age limit restrictions (EN7843)
From 25 petitioners—requesting changes to the management of child support payments (EN7844)
From 271 petitioners—requesting removal of social media age limit restrictions (EN7845)
From 95 petitioners—requesting standardised referral letters for allied health services under chronic condition management plans (EN7846)
From 150 petitioners—requesting repeal of social media age limit restrictions and support for parental controls (EN7847)
From 84 petitioners—requesting reduction of parliamentary salaries and increased transparency (EN7848)
From 43 petitioners—requesting consultation with young people on social media legislation (EN7849)
From 14 petitioners—requesting an inquiry into release of high-risk detainees and other matters (EN7855)
From 83 petitioners—requesting removal of subsidies and changes to taxation for oil and gas companies (EN7856)
From 214 petitioners—requesting reconsideration of social media age limit restrictions (EN7857)
From 61 petitioners—requesting a federally funded scheme for drug and alcohol testing in family law proceedings (EN7858)
From 139 petitioners—requesting consideration of minimum wage for parliamentarians (EN7862)
From 60 petitioners—requesting permanent funding and access to culturally safe telehealth services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples (EN7864)
From 248 petitioners—requesting reform of battery approval schemes to ensure technology neutrality and consumer safety (EN7865)
From 16 petitioners—requesting an inquiry into the collapse of managed investment schemes and improved investor protections (EN7867)
From 132 petitioners—requesting review of qualification pathways in early childhood education to ensure appropriate standards (EN7868)
From 215 petitioners—requesting legislation to make burning the Australian National Flag a criminal offence (EN7870)
From 120 petitioners—requesting prohibition of automatic LED headlights on vehicles (EN7871)
From 5757 petitioners—requesting a review of proposed changes to the powers of the eSafety Commission (EN7872)
2. The following 10 ministerial responses to petitions were received.
Ministerial responses received by the Committee on 2 September 2025
From the Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister to a petition requesting a public inquiry into the response to the COVID-19 pandemic (EN5484)
Ministerial responses received by the Committee on 23 September 2025
From the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship to a petition requesting visa application fee refunds for New Zealanders impacted by the July 2023 changes (EN5201)
From the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship to a petition requesting visa application fee refunds for New Zealand citizens (EN5213)
From the Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister to a petition regarding the outcome of the 2023 Australian Indigenous Voice referendum (EN5551)
From the Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister to a petition requesting an early election (EN5636)
From the Attorney-General to a petition requesting that a pardon be granted to Mr David McBride (EN6246)
From the Minister for Foreign Affairs to a petition requesting a response to violence in Syria (EN7090)
From the Minister for Housing to a petition requesting actions to address housing affordability (EN7099)
Ministerial responses received by the Committee on 7 October 2025
From the Minister for Health and Aging to a petition requesting that obstetrics and gynaecology be included in a private health insurance risk equalisation framework (EN7227)
From the Minister for the Environment and Water to a petition requesting that Australia be withdrawn from the Kunming-Montreal Biodiversity Framework (EN7339)
Ms Jodie Belyea MP
Chair—Petitions Committee