List of Recommendations

Recommendation 1

2.70

The Committee recommends that the Department of the House of Representatives, in conjunction with the Department of Parliamentary Services, work within existing resources to update the House e‑petitions system and web page design to improve user experience and accessibility for all users, giving consideration to adding the following features to the House Petitions List and website:

A unique URL for each petition, to allow petitioners to easily share and promote their e-petitions for signing;

Additional navigation options to improve the ability to search for an e‑petition, such as the ability to re-order the list according to subject matter or date certified (i.e. listing the current e‑petitions open for signatures at the top of the page);

An easier signing process, if the security and robustness of the verification process can be maintained;

The use of plain English language, including simple instructions for using the e‑petitions system and wider petitions process;

The use of explanatory symbols and imagery in addition to text, to increase understanding of the petitions process;

A series of online written and video tutorials to assist users to create and sign petitions.

Recommendation 2

3.27

The Committee recommends that the Department of the House of Representatives develop a campaign to promote petitioning in the House, with an emphasis on e-petitioning.

Recommendation 3

3.43

That the Committee inquire into and report on:

The role and operations of the Standing Committee on Petitions;

Petitioning the House of Representatives, including a review of Standing Orders and other relevant practice and procedures.

3.44

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

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Recommendation 1

Recommendation 2

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