Petition · past parliament
#BANTHEBANG.. use Silent Fireworks as a way of Respecting Animals & People.
Rejected
15 signatures
What the petition asks
Any large celebration that involves fireworks is fun, but while we enjoy the sounds and sights of colourful explosions overhead, our animals, old people and people of a noise sensitive disposition feel very differently.
The explosions caused by fireworks have been known to give some domestic pets and people heart problems, nausea, tremors, debilitating fears and light-headedness.
We all know that animals have far more sensitive hearing so you won't be surprised to read that firework displays can leave pets with “acoustic stress”
Focus SHOULD be more on visual colours & effects instead of noise! Many people do not want bangs, screeches or whistles but still want to enjoy the fun that only fireworks can bring.
We all know that animals have far more sensitive hearing so you won't be surprised to read that firework displays can leave pets with “acoustic stress”
Focus SHOULD be more on visual colours & effects instead of noise! Many people do not want bangs, screeches or whistles but still want to enjoy the fun that only fireworks can bring.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
Timeline
| 7 Nov 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 8 Nov 2016 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
15
Status
Rejected
Rejected
8 Nov 2016
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