“because I wanted you to admit no such formal mechanism exists”
instead of trying to trap me
why don’t you look up the meaning of the word ‘petition’.
and you might want to look up the laws on government in Australia receiving petitions as well.
So much for your ‘knowing the answer’
“So what formal mechanism exists whereby 'we the people' can direct our orders to the government )or our local member) to communicate what we want them to do and not do?”
“There are established processes for submitting and presenting petitions to Parliament. Here's an overview of the petition system in Australia:
## Federal Parliament
The House of Representatives has formal procedures for receiving and presenting petitions:
- Petitions must meet specific requirements regarding form and content[1].
- They must be addressed to the House of Representatives and relate to matters within its jurisdiction[1].
- A principal petitioner, who must be an Australian citizen or resident, is required[2].
## State Parliaments
Similar processes exist at the state level:
- In New South Wales, for example, petitions can be submitted as paper petitions or e-petitions[3].
- Ministers are required to respond to petitions with 500 or more signatures within 35 days[3].
## Limitations
While the petition system provides a way for citizens to directly address Parliament, it's important to note:
- Petitions don't force the government to take action[3].
- They primarily serve to raise awareness and inform Members of Parliament about community concerns[3].
In summary, while the Australian government is not legally obliged to receive all petitions, there are established parliamentary procedures that allow for the submission and consideration of petitions from the public.
