Petition request
That the House of Representatives raise the profile and awareness of para sport events by amending the Broadcasting Act 1989 to require broadcasting of para sport events, and amending the Major Event Management Act 2007 to protect emblems and words connected with Paralympics and similar events.
Petition reason
We have observed, while watching the Paralympics and other para sport events, that there is inequity in terms of broadcasting coverage of para sport events, compared to other sports events. We have noticed that in both the Major Events Management Act 2007 and the Broadcasting Act 1989, there are no legal requirements in place to ensure that para sport has what we believe would be an equitable standard of accessibility, or to provide protection for para sport event names and emblems.
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Petition progress
- Open for signatures
- Closed for signatures
- Select Committee
- Reported
- Referred to Minister
| Number of signatures: | 517 |
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| Date presented: | 01 Jul 2026 |
| Considered by: | Petitions |
| Presenting member: | Tim van de Molen |
| Closing date: | 28 Jun 2026 |