Advocacy - Australian Iranian Community Council (AICC)

Parliamentary Petitions

Parliamentary petitions are one of the most accessible and effective ways for community members to raise issues directly with the Australian Parliament. When a petition is submitted and verified, it must be formally presented in the House of Representatives, requiring the Government to provide an official written response. For communities seeking visibility, fairness, and action, including the Iranian‑Australian community, petitions are a vital democratic tool that amplify collective voices and bring urgent matters to national attention.

OPEN PETITIONS / SUBMISSIONS

Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion

The Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion invites interested members of the public and institutions to submit to the Commission via an online form (the link is above). The Commission will continue to accept submissions until Sunday, 14 June 2026.

CLOSED PETITIONS

Petition EN9283: The signatories of the petition asked the House to call on the Australian Government to REVOKE Australia’s recognition of the IRI as the state of the Iranian nation, to pursue appropriate measures to stop the atrocities of the IRI, and to support the Iranian nation in transitioning to a secular democracy.
Petition EN9299: The signatories of the petition called on the Government to: (1)Deny all visas, including refugee visas, to IR officials, IRGC members, and their immediate family; (2)Review and revoke existing visas, residencies, and citizenships obtained through misrepresentation or posing a national security; (3)Strengthen screening and intelligence checks to prevent Australia from becoming a hub for regime-linked-extremist or terrorist activities.
Petition EN9306: The signatories of the petition asked the House to : (1) Recognise Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi as a key opposition figure representing millions of Iranians seeking a peaceful, democratic transition; and (2) Call on the Australian Government to engage with Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, in support of the Iranian people’s right to freely determine their future.

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How to Sign an Online Parliamentary Petition

Step 1: Open the Petition Link- Click on the petition link provided on this page, under the OPEN PETITIONS
Step 2 — Select “Sign this Petition”
Step 3 — Enter Your Details (First Name, Surname, Email Address, Confirm Email Address) - Please make sure you enter a valid email address. A verification link will be sent to this email, and you must confirm it before your signature is accepted.
Step 4 — Tick the Required Declarations
- I declare that I have not previously signed this petition
- I declare that I am a resident or citizen of Australia
Step 5 — Review Your Details
Step 6 — Click “Add My Signature”
Step 7 — Tick “I’m not a robot”
Step 8 — Click “Add My Signature” Again
Step 9 — Confirm Your Signature (Important)
Check your email inbox for a message from: noreply@aph.gov.au
Open the email and click the confirmation link. Your signature is not valid until you complete this step.

Frequently Asked Questions about Petitions