Petition · past parliament
Introduce new restrictions on the purchase and release of fireworks
Closed
53 signatures
What the petition asks
Under 25s should not be able to purchase fireworks and all online stores selling fireworks should need to obtain proof using video identity verification, and it should be illegal to release fireworks between 3-6pm.
Between 3-6 pm are busy hours when parents or caretakers have to pick up their children from school and are making their way home from work. A lot of young people under 18 somehow get a hold of fireworks and misuse them which results in injuries, and even deaths. These new restrictions should help better protect the public.
Timeline
| 20 Oct 2022 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 20 Apr 2023 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
53
Status
Closed
Opened
20 Oct 2022
Closed
20 Apr 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.