Petition · past parliament
Make it a criminal offence to knowingly or recklessly mislead Parliament
Closed
166 signatures
What the petition asks
The operation of our democracy requires the electorate to be able to place trust in statements made by the Government and its ministers.
Deception has no place in public life but is increasingly used as a means to an end.
Our Parliament must not become a post-truth institution.
Deception has no place in public life but is increasingly used as a means to an end.
Our Parliament must not become a post-truth institution.
Timeline
| 15 Nov 2018 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 15 May 2019 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
166
Status
Closed
Opened
15 Nov 2018
Closed
15 May 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.