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Make statutory maternity pay 90% of wage for first 12 weeks & minimum wage after
268 signatures in the last hour
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Mandatory suicide risk assessment for adolescents in hospital who express intent
213 signatures in the last hour
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New legislation for ponds to have safety measures to prevent access by children
167 signatures in the last hour
Government responses to petitions
Government will respond to petitions that get 10,000 signatures
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Introduce urgent moratorium on AI Data Centres and BESS outside AI Growth Zones
Government responded on 17/09/2026
We will not pause data centre or BESS approvals. Both are vital for growth and 2030 clean energy targets. Projects face strict local planning, NSIP review and security laws protect infrastructure.
Read the response in full to ‘Introduce urgent moratorium on AI Data Centres and BESS outside AI Growth Zones’27,888 signatures
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Public Vote Required on Overseas Aid Spending
Government responded on 16/09/2026
The Government does not support a public vote on overseas aid. Spending decisions, including on overseas aid, are made by Government and scrutinised by Parliament on behalf of the public.
Read the response in full to ‘Public Vote Required on Overseas Aid Spending’22,371 signatures
Petitions debated in Parliament
Parliament will consider for debate petitions that receive over 100,000 signatures
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Hold a referendum to bring the water industry into public ownership
This topic was debated on 14 September 2026
210,293 signatures
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Legislate crimes motivated by misogyny are hate crimes, fund support & training
This topic was debated on 7 September 2026
114,927 signatures
