On Monday 11 May 2026, the Standing Committee on Petitions will hear evidence as part of its inquiry into the standing orders relating to petitions.
The Chair of the Committee Ms Jodie Belyea MP, stated that the Committee was looking forward to hearing from a variety of witnesses with different experiences of petitions and the petitions process.
'The rights of Australians to petition the House is a key part of our democracy and something that must be safeguarded. The hearing allows evidence to be received about the practical and procedural impacts of the standing orders, and how to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the process and systems for petitioners.'
'We look forward to meeting with a variety of stakeholders who have provided written submissions to the inquiry, including petitioners and parliamentary officers from different jurisdictions. This provides the opportunity to expand on the evidence they have already provided and for the Committee to ask related questions.'
Further information, including the hearing program is available on the Inquiry webpage.
Public hearing details
Date: Monday 11 May 2026
Time: 9.15 am–5.00 pm (AEST)
Location: Committee Room 1R5, Parliament House, Canberra
The hearing will be broadcast live at aph.gov.au/live.
