Petition · past parliament
Parliamentarians must not use rhetoric likely to encourage abuse or violence.
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
The language and rhetoric used by government ministers and members of parliament is increasingly intended to stoke division and hostility in the country - leading to an increase in abuse and potentially violence. Our government and representatives have a duty to ensure public safety.
Why it was rejected
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Timeline
| 25 Sep 2019 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 1 Oct 2019 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
1 Oct 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.