Petition · Department for Business and Trade
Ban the sale of disposable BBQs during periods of high wildfire risk
Closed
351 signatures
What the petition asks
We want to ban businesses from continuing to sell disposable BBQ equipment to the public while the business is located in an area with a high wildfire risk. At present, businesses sell these to consumers despite the real risk they can pose of starting wildfires when used irresponsibly.
Disposable BBQs, when used irresponsibly, can cause wildfires during periods of low rainfall. Even though fire services across the country issue wildfire risk warnings of High or even Extreme, these BBQs continue to be sold, and they can spark avoidable wildfires. If a business is located in an area designated as high wildfire risk, they should be prevented from selling them until the risk has passed.
Timeline
| 14 May 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 14 Nov 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
351
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Business and Trade
Opened
14 May 2025
Closed
14 Nov 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 27 Jul 2026.