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And if you want the issue to be debated in parliament you can sign a petition linked in the article.

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[โ€“] MisterFrog@aussie.zone 12 points 1 day ago (3 children)

Why did they start a change.org petition, it specifically states on the government website those aren't accepted

https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Petitions/House_of_Representatives_Petitions/Frequently_asked_questions

Obviously it'll only actually get attention through popular demand either way, but still

[โ€“] arbilp3@aussie.zone 1 points 14 hours ago

This may not be the case to petitions presented to the Senate but I could be wrong.

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