Terms of Reference

That the Committee inquire into and report on:

  • The role and operations of the Standing Committee on Petitions; and
  • Petitioning the House of Representatives, including a review of Standing Orders and other relevant practice and procedures.

In conducting this inquiry, the Committee will give consideration to the petitions processes and procedures of other jurisdictions.


Committee Secretariat contact:

Committee Secretary
Standing Committee on Petitions
PO Box 6021
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600

Phone: +61 2 6277 2152
petitions.committee.reps@aph.gov.au