Petition · past parliament
Cease Filibusterfling within Parliament.
Rejected
14 signatures
What the petition asks
Filibustering is a tactic used to obstruct or delay a legislative action by prolonged speechmaking.
We give our liberty away for democracy by electing politicians to administer and operate our society, on our behalf. Filibustering is an insult to the privilege ,we, the citizenry give the elected.
We give our liberty away for democracy by electing politicians to administer and operate our society, on our behalf. Filibustering is an insult to the privilege ,we, the citizenry give the elected.
Fun fact time - The English term "filibuster" is derived from the Spanish filibustero, itself deriving originally from the Dutch vrijbuiter, "privateer, pirate, robber'
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
Timeline
| 12 Mar 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 14 Mar 2016 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
14
Status
Rejected
Rejected
14 Mar 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.