PETITIONS

Ms BELYEA (Dunkley) (10:01): There are currently 97 petitions open for signatures on the House e-petitions website. The petitions cover a diverse range of topics, including transparency in government, health, visa matters, freedom of speech, the Middle East and age verification laws. More certifications will follow at the committee's next meeting.

The range of petition topics on the e-petitions website shows the varied interests of petitioners and their willingness to engage with parliament. The petitioning process remains an important mechanism for Australians to put forward issues that matter to them. Mr Speaker, I look forward to updating the House further on the work of the Petitions Committee.