Susan Templeman (Macquarie, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I present the 34th report of the Petitions Committee for the 47th Parliament.

The report read as follows—

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

PETITIONS COMMITTEE

REPORT No. 34

Petitions a nd Ministerial Responses

18 November 2024

MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE

Chair Ms Susan Templeman MP

Deputy Chair Mr Ross Vasta MP

Mr Sam Birrell MP

Ms Alison Byrnes MP

Ms Lisa Chesters MP

Mr Garth Hamilton MP

Ms Tracey Roberts MP

Ms Meryl Swanson 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 47th Parliament on 10 October and 6 November 2024.

1. The committee resolved to present the following 44 petitions in accordance with standing order 207:

Petitions certified on 10 October 2024

From 126 petitioners—requesting the release of an individual from immigration detention (EN6622)

From 3 petitioners—requesting the implementation of restrictions on social media for teenaged users (EN6623)

From 13 petitioners—regarding the definition of dependant as it relates to the Migration Act 1958 (EN6629)

From 144 petitioners—requesting a reduction in the costs and processing times for Parent visas (EN6630)

From 3 petitioners—requesting legislation to support renewable agriculture (EN6632)

From 4 petitioners—requesting that action be taken to address online radicalisation (EN6633)

From 19 petitioners—requesting a total ban on gambling advertising (EN6634)

From 2 petitioners—regarding violence within aged care facilities (EN6635)

From 5 petitioners—regarding the management of medications and pharmacy services in aged care (EN6637)

From 176 petitioners—requesting an inquiry into the strata management industry (EN6638)

From 1 petitioner—requesting that the Voluntary AI Safety Standard be strengthened (EN6639)

From 31 petitioners—regarding the impact of interest rate rises on bank customers (EN6642)

From 11 petitioners—requesting the implementation of regulations to limit gift card fraud (EN6643)

From 10 petitioners—requesting assistance for people who hold a Special Category visa (subclass 444) (EN6644)

From 291 petitioners—requesting that psoriatic arthritis be included as a recognised condition in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (EN6645)

From 6 petitioners—requesting that products sold at cafes be exempted from goods and services tax (EN6647)

From 70 petitioners—requesting that the Australian Government support academic freedom in Nicaragua (EN6648)

From 3 petitioners—requesting support for research into economic abuse (EN6649)

From 6 petitioners—requesting that the Meal Entertainment Card salary packaging limit be increased for aged care and disability support workers (EN6652)

From 410 petitioners—requesting that the Australian Government take steps to address the conflict in Gaza (EN6653)

From 3 petitioners—requesting changes to mutual obligation requirements for JobSeeker payments (EN6659)

From 17 petitioners—requesting that rules relating to election campaign material be strengthened (EN6660)

From 84 petitioners—regarding concerns related to the Communications Legislation Amendment (Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation) Bill 2024 (EN6661)

From 895 petitioners—requesting assistance with the harmonisation of state and territory laws to mandate hands-free citizen band radio operation in vehicles (EN6662)

From 230 petitioners—requesting the introduction of legislation relating to medical rights (EN6666)

From 25 petitioners—requesting changes to the luxury car tax (EN6667)

From 6 petitioners—requesting changes to residency requirements for Age Pension recipients (EN6668)

From 9 petitioners—regarding the reporting of issues related to domestic violence (EN6669)

From 920 petitioners—regarding concerns related to the National Anti- Corruption Commission and the findings of the Royal Commission into the Robodebt Scheme (EN6670)

From 607 petitioners—requesting support for the Migration Amendment (Overseas Organ Transplant Disclosure and Other Measures) Bill 2023 (EN6672)

From 63 petitioners—requesting changes to the turnover threshold at which businesses must register for goods and services tax (EN6673)

From 6 petitioners—requesting the inclusion of a specific product on the list of notified vape devices (EN6675)

From 3 petitioners—requesting a pathway to permanent residency for people who worked in the agriculture industry during the COVID-19 pandemic (EN6679)

From 2146 petitioners—requesting support to address antisemitism in the community (EN6683)

From 280 petitioners—requesting a reduction in processing times for Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa (subclass 191) applications (EN6687)

From 226 petitioners—requesting that approval for a third runway at Melbourne Airport be reversed (EN6689)

From 1786 petitioners—requesting that the Australian Government address human rights concerns in Bangladesh (EN6691)

From 189 petitioners—requesting support to maintain a navigable channel for vessels on the Murray River (EN6692)

From 24 petitioners—requesting that visa applications from Lebanese family members of Australian citizens and residents be prioritised (EN6693)

From 12 petitioners—regarding noise emissions from diesel engines and refrigerated trailers (EN6694)

From 31 petitioners—requesting the introduction of a soft plastics recycling scheme (EN6696)

From 18 petitioners—regarding health insurance premiums and payments in relation to Medicare costs (EN6698)

From 28 petitioners—regarding concerns relating to immigration (EN6700)

From 31 petitioners—requesting reform of income reporting in relation to child support cases (EN6702)

2. The following 13 ministerial responses to petitions were received.

Ministerial responses received by the Committee on 6 November 2024

From the Attorney-General to a petition requesting the strengthening of data protection laws for consumers (EN4501)

From the Attorney-General to a petition requesting that the Islamic Republic of Iran be listed as a terrorist organisation (EN4655)

From the Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs to a petition regarding immigration, housing and the cost of living (EN5146)

From the Attorney-General to a petition regarding Australians fighting in the Middle East (EN6170)

From the Minister for Aged Care to a petition requesting greater flexibility within the Support at Home program (EN6225)

From the Minister for Aged Care to a petition requesting that Support at Home participants be given the ability to self-manage their aged care services (EN6242)

From the Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme to a petition requesting funding for the Parents of Deaf Children organisation (EN6275)

From the Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs to a petition requesting a reduction in immigration (EN6282)

From the Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs to a petition regarding changes to age limits for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) (EN6294)

From the Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs to a petition regarding immigration and housing (EN6300)

From the Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs to a petition requesting temporary residency for students affected by changes to age limits for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) (EN6320)

From the Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs to a petition requesting a transition period for students affected by changes to age limits for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) (EN6390)

From the Speaker of the House of Representatives to a petition requesting the removal of the title 'Honourable' from all Members of Parliament (EN6533)

Ms Susan Templeman MP

Chair—Petitions Committee