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

I present the 10th report of the Petitions Committee for the 48th Parliament.

The report read as follows—

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

PETITIONS COMMITTEE

REPORT No. 10

Petitions and Ministerial Responses

25 May 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 3 March, 24 March, 31 March and 30 April 2026.

1. The committee resolved to present the following 186 petitions in accordance with standing order 207:

Petitions certified on 3 March 2026

From 3 petitioners—requesting the establishment of fusion energy research and development activities (EN7592)

From 3 petitioners—requesting the establishment of fusion energy research and development activities (EN7593)

From 9 petitioners—requesting the establishment of fusion energy research and development activities (EN7594)

From 3 petitioners—requesting the establishment of fusion energy research and development activities (EN7595)

From 3 petitioners—requesting the establishment of fusion energy research and development activities (EN7596)

From 6 petitioners—requesting action relating to religious belief in public institutions (EN9068)

From 16 petitioners—requesting changes to migration and visa screening (EN9069)

From 10 petitioners—requesting changes to ministerial travel and entitlements (EN9071)

From 15 petitioners—requesting changes to eligibility requirements for public office (EN9072)

From 10 petitioners—requesting changes to national freight rail and road transport arrangements (EN9140)

From 4 petitioners—requesting changes to defence capability and procurement arrangements (EN9141)

From 5 petitioners—requesting the establishment of domestic critical minerals processing (EN9145)

From 8 petitioners—requesting the establishment of domestic processing and manufacturing of industrial metals (EN9146)

From 16 petitioners—requesting changes to standards for political advertising (EN9148)

From 94 petitioners—requesting the establishment of payment arrangements for emergency service volunteers (EN9368)

From 37 petitioners—requesting a motion of no confidence (EN9369)

From 828 petitioners—requesting action relating to Iranian leadership (EN9374)

From 81 petitioners—requesting action to support the self-determination of the Iranian people (EN9375)

From 17 petitioners—requesting transparency and consultation regarding international data-sharing (EN9376)

From 3 petitioners—requesting the retention of the fuel tax credit scheme (EN9378)

From 12 petitioners—requesting the retention of historic military sites (EN9379)

From 22 petitioners—requesting laws relating to the treatment of the Australian National Flag (EN9380)

From 7 petitioners—regarding media involvement in matters relating to military personnel (EN9381)

From 279 petitioners—requesting safeguards relating to Commonwealth planning controls in residential areas (EN9382)

From 39 petitioners—requesting changes to taxation of mining companies (EN9384)

From 25 petitioners—requesting the establishment of a public monument (EN9386)

From 2 petitioners—requesting changes to legislative assessment requirements prior to industry assistance (EN9387)

From 39 petitioners—requesting changes to entitlements for parliamentarians (EN9392)

From 11 petitioners—requesting action relating to Iranian government representatives (EN9394)

From 3 petitioners—requesting a referendum to establish a new state (EN9396)

From 130 petitioners—requesting the establishment of a royal commission into coronavirus vaccines (EN9397)

From 30 petitioners—requesting changes to laws relating to offences against children (EN9398)

From 3 petitioners—requesting changes to residency requirements for children born in Australia (EN9400)

From 15 petitioners—requesting changes to environmental approvals for renewable energy projects (EN9403)

From 75 petitioners—requesting the protection of a historic defence site (EN9405)

From 3177 petitioners—requesting the establishment of a royal commission into foreign interference (EN9406)

From 64 petitioners—requesting changes to defence, trade and data arrangements with the United States (EN9407)

From 1099 petitioners—requesting the retention of a defence site (EN9408)

From 7472 petitioners—requesting the establishment of an inquiry into arts education and training (EN9412)

From 31 petitioners—requesting changes to funding arrangements for private schools (EN9413)

From 68 petitioners—requesting the retention of current capital gains tax settings (EN9414)

From 205 petitioners—requesting changes to early childhood education and care policy for children with complex needs (EN9415)

From 482 petitioners—requesting changes to eligibility timeframes for regional skilled migration visas (EN9416)

From 13 petitioners—requesting an inquiry into the construction sector (EN9417)

From 8 petitioners—requesting requirements for the display of beverage prices in licensed premises (EN9429)

From 2 petitioners—requesting the establishment of reciprocal healthcare arrangements with specified countries (EN9430)

From 7 petitioners—requesting the establishment of youth activity facilities (EN9432)

From 1236 petitioners—requesting changes to processing times and eligibility for regional migration visas (EN9433)

From 3 petitioners—requesting changes to identification requirements for trailer registration (EN9436)

From 7 petitioners—requesting the establishment of a national registry for narcolepsy (EN9437)

From 37 petitioners—requesting an inquiry into the allocation of Commonwealth funds (EN9517)

From 85 petitioners—requesting the establishment of a minimum child support payment (EN9518)

From 21 petitioners—requesting the establishment of free aged care (EN9519)

From 13 petitioners—requesting investigation of constitutional eligibility of parliamentarians (EN9521)

From 97 petitioners—requesting changes to penalties for child abuse offences (EN9522)

From 8 petitioners—requesting investigation of retail pricing practices (EN9523)

From 4 petitioners—requesting recognition of Kurdish regions (EN9524)

From 105 petitioners—requesting changes to child support administration (EN9527)

From 32 petitioners—regarding pensions for former parliamentarians (EN9528)

From 31 petitioners—requesting tax deductibility for fitness and sporting expenses (EN9529)

From 107 petitioners—regarding agreements involving international biometric data sharing (EN9530)

From 80 petitioners—requesting cancellation of passports (EN9534)

From 122 petitioners—requesting action to improve mobile telecommunications coverage in South Australia (EN9535)

From 24 petitioners—requesting domestic production of automotive parts (EN9536)

From 271 petitioners—requesting diplomatic action relating to the detention of former the Prime Minister of Pakistan (EN9537)

From 9 petitioners—requesting action relating to human rights in Iran (EN9538)

From 34 petitioners—requesting changes to taxation relating to automated technologies (EN9539)

From 5 petitioners—requesting the availability of non-wireless telecommunications services (EN9544)

From 5 petitioners—requesting changes to laws regulating vaping products (EN9545)

From 44 petitioners—requesting an inquiry into national security and counter-terrorism (EN9547)

From 300 petitioners—requesting changes to laws addressing online child exploitation (EN9548)

Petitions certified on 24 March 2026

From 2 petitioners—requesting funding for fusion energy research and development (EN7597)

From 2 petitioners—requesting a review of energy policy advice relating to fusion energy (EN7598)

From 7 petitioners—requesting a national fusion energy research program (EN7599)

From 2 petitioners—requesting a national survey on public views about fusion energy (EN7600)

From 3 petitioners—requesting changes to laws relating to fusion energy research and development (EN7935)

From 2 petitioners—requesting dress and conduct standards for government officials (EN9073)

From 4 petitioners—regarding the interpretation of terms used in discrimination law (EN9076)

From 9 petitioners—requesting restrictions on face coverings at public demonstrations (EN9077)

From 2 petitioners—requesting changes to appointment criteria for the Sex Discrimination Commissioner (EN9078)

From 3 petitioners—requesting laws to prohibit destruction of the Australian National Flag (EN9084)

From 8 petitioners—requesting changes to political donation disclosure requirements (EN9149)

From 3 petitioners—requesting the introduction of a national debt reduction levy (EN9150)

From 7 petitioners—requesting funding for rail standardisation (EN9163)

From 14 petitioners—requesting changes to standard working hours (EN9168)

From 5 petitioners—requesting a review of regulations related to real estate agents (EN9525)

From 4415 petitioners—requesting a Medicare-funded care plan for functional neurological disorder (EN9549)

From 110 petitioners—requesting the proclamation of an additional national flag (EN9551)

From 1 petitioner—requesting a process for the repatriation of Australian women and children detained in northeast Syria (EN9552)

From 12 petitioners—requesting restrictions on the sale of glyphosate-based herbicides (EN9553)

From 35 petitioners—requesting a motion of no confidence (EN9556)

From 11 petitioners—requesting the reinstatement of capital punishment for certain criminal offences (EN9558)

From 33 petitioners—requesting sanctions against Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps officials (EN9559)

From 53 petitioners—requesting an inquiry into foreign influence and lobbying (EN9562)

From 543 petitioners—requesting an inquiry into the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (EN9563)

From 1 petitioner—requesting age verification requirements for online adult material (EN9564)

From 5 petitioners—requesting drug and alcohol testing requirements for parliamentarians (EN9565)

From 7 petitioners—requesting subsidies for non-surgical treatments for cleft and craniofacial conditions (EN9566)

From 3 petitioners—requesting a referendum on the role of the monarch (EN9568)

From 17 petitioners—requesting legislation to establish a bill of rights (EN9569)

From 72 petitioners—requesting expanded eligibility for the Veterans Heart Health Program (EN9570)

From 4122 petitioners—requesting nationally consistent allergen management standards for food service venues (EN9575)

From 6 petitioners—requesting permanent residency for New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship (subclass 461) visa holders (EN9581)

From 21 petitioners—requesting a pathway to permanent residency for New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship (subclass 461) visa holders (EN9582)

From 7 petitioners—regarding funding for infectious disease research (EN9583)

From 2 petitioners—requesting daylight saving time arrangements for south-east Queensland (EN9584)

From 2 petitioners—requesting transitional arrangements for increased visa application charges (EN9585)

From 123 petitioners—requesting governance standards for digital mental health services (EN9586)

From 29 petitioners—requesting protection for freedom of speech (EN9588)

From 7 petitioners—requesting legislation to implement the High Seas Treaty (EN9589)

From 21 petitioners—requesting an inquiry into foreign involvement in opposition to the Resource Super Profit Tax (EN9590)

From 2324 petitioners—requesting consideration of listing a specified Iranian opposition group as a terrorist organisation (EN9592)

From 6 petitioners—requesting a review of religious practices in parliamentary proceedings (EN9594)

From 231 petitioners—requesting measures to reduce the cost of fuel (EN9595)

From 10 petitioners—requesting action to address human rights concerns in Iran (EN9597)

From 6 petitioners—requesting acceptance of state and territory photo cards for digital identity verification (EN9598)

From 73 petitioners—requesting changes to review timeframes under the

Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986 (EN9600)

From 125 petitioners—requesting condemnation of the killing of schoolchildren in Iran (EN9601)

From 5 petitioners—requesting changes to the treatment of overtime income in child support assessments (EN9603)

From 51 petitioners—requesting review of suppression orders and related governance arrangements (EN9604)

From 30 petitioners—requesting an inquiry into Australia's role in conflicts in the Middle East (EN9606)

From 14 petitioners—requesting investigation of Australian involvement in a foreign military operation (EN9607)

From 56 petitioners—requesting changes to parliamentary allowances and entitlements (EN9608)

From 14 petitioners—requesting removal of digital identification requirements for online services (EN9609)

From 69 petitioners—regarding capital punishment for specific offences (EN9611)

From 5 petitioners—requesting the removal of social media age limit restrictions (EN9612)

From 21 petitioners—requesting a change to the date of Australia Day (EN9613)

From 9 petitioners—requesting the removal of social media age limit restrictions (EN9614)

From 19 petitioners—requesting repeal of online safety legislation (EN9615)

Petitions certified on 31 March 2026

From 1 petitioner—requesting legislative recognition of fusion energy within nuclear regulation (EN7936)

From 3 petitioners—requesting support for fusion energy development (EN7937)

From 1 petitioner—requesting investment in fusion energy programs for defence applications (EN7938)

From 2 petitioners—requesting inclusion of fusion energy in emissions policy (EN7939)

From 2 petitioners—requesting funding for education and workforce development in fusion energy (EN7940)

From 10 petitioners—requesting changes to migration policy (EN9086)

From 4 petitioners—requesting a review of ideological and religious material (EN9088)

From 4 petitioners—requesting consideration of matters relating to Australian law (EN9089)

From 36 petitioners—regarding counter-terrorism laws (EN9091)

From 18 petitioners—requesting the establishment of a universal basic income system (EN9169)

From 3 petitioners—requesting support measures for cooperatives and mutual enterprises (EN9170)

From 5 petitioners—requesting economic measures relating to artificial intelligence (EN9171)

From 3 petitioners—requesting a review of interstate rail access pricing (EN9266)

From 8 petitioners—requesting changes to national security and defence policy (EN9294)

From 5 petitioners—requesting protection for members of an Iranian sporting team (EN9616)

From 33 petitioners—requesting changes to parliamentary remuneration (EN9618)

From 20 petitioners—requesting changes to fuel reserve and refining arrangements (EN9619)

From 5 petitioners—requesting asylum for members of an Iranian sporting team (EN9620)

From 14209 petitioners—requesting an inquiry into employment arrangements in the aviation sector (EN9621)

From 6 petitioners—requesting changes to wages and employment conditions in the meat industry (EN9622)

From 7 petitioners—requesting changes to superannuation access (EN9625)

From 14 petitioners—requesting changes to fuel pricing regulation (EN9630)

From 6 petitioners—requesting an inquiry into development application processes (EN9631)

From 33 petitioners—regarding Australia's involvement in overseas conflicts (EN9632)

From 532 petitioners—requesting removal of Lancer Barracks from defence divestment site plans (EN9633)

From 229 petitioners—requesting environmental assessment of a proposed mining project (EN9634)

From 1675 petitioners—requesting changes to animal welfare requirements for live export (EN9635)

From 276 petitioners—requesting action on concerns relating to migration policy changes (EN9639)

From 147 petitioners—requesting action in relation to employment advertising practices (EN9642)

From 6 petitioners—requesting changes to taxation (EN9656)

From 36 petitioners—requesting changes to social media age limit restrictions (EN9658)

From 16 petitioners—requesting changes to the taxation of household income (EN9660)

From 6 petitioners—regarding vaccine approval processes (EN9661)

From 11 petitioners—regarding religious institutions (EN9663)

From 24 petitioners—requesting removal of debit card surcharges (EN9665)

From 6163 petitioners—requesting changes to visa eligibility for foreign military personnel (EN9667)

From 12 petitioners—requesting changes to allowable absence limits in early childhood education (EN9668)

From 16 petitioners—requesting consideration of the future of a defence site (EN9669)

From 8 petitioners—requesting promotion of the use of First Nations languages in public communications (EN9670)

From 3 petitioners—requesting visa extensions for temporary visa holders (EN9671)

From 13 petitioners—requesting changes to Carer Payment eligibility (EN9672)

From 97 petitioners—requesting a motion of no confidence (EN9673)

From 98 petitioners—requesting changes to domestic access to natural resources (EN9677)

From 28434 petitioners—requesting the introduction of menstrual leave entitlements (EN9679)

From 251 petitioners—requesting a framework to allow urgent interim decisions to ensure participant safety during review processes (EN9682)

From 45 petitioners—requesting changes to fuel pricing oversight and transparency (EN9683)

From 19 petitioners—requesting access to copies of the Australian Constitution and related educational resources (EN9684)

From 11 petitioners—regarding visa changes and processing (EN9688)

From 26 petitioners—requesting action in relation to resource taxation (EN9693)

From 332 petitioners—requesting prioritisation of certain humanitarian visa applications (EN9710)

From 87 petitioners—requesting changes to criminal history disclosure requirements for visa applicants (EN9711)

From 77 petitioners—requesting changes to financial transparency requirements for disability service providers (EN9712)

From 34 petitioners—requesting changes to resource taxation (EN9713)

From 93 petitioners—requesting changes to vehicle lighting standards (EN9715)

From 41 petitioners—requesting changes to the taxation of certain foods (EN9719)

From 7891 petitioners—requesting actions to support Falun Gong practitioners (PN0655)

Petitions certified on 30 April 2026

From 109 petitioners—requesting intervention for a family to remain in Australia (PN0657)

2. The following 9 ministerial responses to petitions were received.

Ministerial responses received by the Committee on 30 April 2026

From the Minister for Health and Aging to a petition regarding skill assessments for physiotherapists (EN7373)

From the Minister for Foreign Affairs to a petition requesting actions to address political and human rights concerns in Myanmar (EN8072)

From the Minister for Communications to a petition requesting changes to social media minimum age restrictions (EN8494)

From the Minister for Early Childhood Education to a petition regarding educator to child ratios (EN8543)

From the Minister for Communications to a petition requesting removal of social media age limit restrictions (EN8548)

From the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations to a petition requesting paid leave entitlements for pregnancy loss before 20 weeks gestation (EN8549)

From the Minister for Health and Aging to a petition requesting subsidised access to approved weight-loss medications (EN8800)

From the Minister for Health and Aging to a petition requesting a national review of suicides (EN8812)

From the Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister to a petition requesting criminalisation of damage to national and state flags (EN9333)

Ms Jodie Belyea MP

Chair—Petitions Committee