Lucy Wicks (Robertson, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Throughout the 45th Parliament, the committee has approved over 350 electronic petitions and close to 300 paper petitions.

The petitions I present today demonstrate the range of issues that have prompted Australians to seek direct action from the House. The petitions include requests for electoral reform; a national summit on myrtle rust disease; and legislation to protect consumers when purchasing digital products. On behalf of the committee, I thank the petitioners and individuals who have signed these petitions for their engagement with the parliament.

The committee has extended the submission deadline for its inquiry into the future of petitioning in the House. We look forward to hearing from petitioners and other parliaments about their experience. This will inform the committee of how to best facilitate petitioning into the future. Submissions will remain open until 23 November.

I look forward to updating the House further on the work of the Petitions Committee, and on the progress of the committee's inquiry.