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21 June 2010
© Commonwealth of Australia 2010 ISBN 978-0-642-79367-6 (Printed version) ISBN 978-0-642-79368-3 (HTML version)
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ForewordMembership of the CommitteeCommittee SecretariatTerms of referenceList of recommendationsExecutive summary
Petitions to the House of Representatives: a fundamental right[1]The inquiryThe report
IntroductionEstablishment and work of the first Petitions Committee Operations of the Petitions CommitteeCommunications by and with the Petitions CommitteePrivate meetings during sitting weeks Presentations and announcements by the Committee ChairInquiry into electronic petitioningRound table meetings with petitioners and public servants—following up Future operations of the Petitions CommitteeResources
IntroductionPrevious arrangementsPreparing a petition: Standing Orders 204 and 205Signatures: 205Presentation of petitions: Standing Order 206 and Sessional Order 207Presenting a petition: 207Petitions presented without certificationRole of MembersPrevious comment on the revised Standing OrdersStanding orders of general application to House committeesComments on the revised arrangements: revival of the petitions processConclusions and recommendations
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