Overview
Petitioning is one of the traditional forms by which citizens can make requests direct to Parliament. A petition is a formal request signed by at least one person and placed before the Parliament with the object of persuading the Parliament to take some particular action. For example, a petition may request the alteration of the general law or the re-consideration of some administrative decision.
Standing Orders of the Legislative Assembly provide for two types of petitions:
- e-petitions; and
- paper petitions
Read some Frequently Asked Questions about petitions and their answers
Information to assist you with starting an E-Petition
Information to assist you with starting a paper petition
These general rules for petitions are contained in the Queensland Parliament's Standing Orders
Information on ministerial responses to E-Petitions and paper petitions