Any Australian citizen can request an official House of Representatives e‑petition, provided the topic meets Parliament’s guidelines. This includes the option of lodging a petition relating to a proposed federal pardon for Ben Roberts‑Smith, where permitted under the rules.

Information on how the process works, what topics are allowed, and how signatures are collected is available here:
https://www.aph.gov.au/e-petitions/requesting_a_petition

For signatories who want to see what a compliant petition format looks like, the following is an example of the structure Parliament accepts:

Sample Petition Format

Title:
A Pardon for Ben Roberts-Smith

Petition Reason:
Petitioners note that the Commonwealth has established mechanisms for considering applications for federal pardons. Petitioners also note public interest in the circumstances surrounding the case of Ben Roberts‑Smith and the availability of parliamentary processes for raising matters relating to the exercise of Commonwealth pardon powers.

Petition Request:
We therefore ask the House of Representatives to consider whether the circumstances of this case warrant examination under the relevant Commonwealth pardon provisions, in accordance with established legal and procedural frameworks.

Additional Information (optional):
Petitioners acknowledge that any decision regarding a federal pardon rests solely with the appropriate Commonwealth authorities and must occur within the legal, administrative, and evidentiary requirements governing such matters.

Members are welcome to discuss potential petition topics or considerations in the comments.