Petition · past parliament
To consider the removal of parental responsibility for absent parents.
Closed
4,242 signatures
What the petition asks
As a single parent, I believe I should behold the right to make decisions based on the benefit of my child solely as her primary and only care giver.
For example, if an absent father makes the choice to pay no attention their child, I don’t think it's acceptable for any single parent to have to resort to permission from said father regarding decisions the mother wishes to make such as health, schooling and country of residency, if it will work in the best interests of the child.
Timeline
| 28 Feb 2018 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 28 Aug 2018 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
4,242
Status
Closed
Opened
28 Feb 2018
Closed
28 Aug 2018
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.