Petition
Ban the Sale and Use of Fireworks by the General Public
Rejected
9 signatures
What the petition asks
Make it illegal to sell fireworks to the general public and ban their use in residential areas. Fireworks should only be available to licensed organisers for use at approved public events.
Fireworks cause significant distress and harm to pets, wildlife, and vulnerable people. Loud explosions and bright flashes can terrify animals, pollute the environment, and pose risks of injury and fire in neighbourhoods. Restricting fireworks to controlled public events would allow celebrations to continue safely, while protecting communities, animals, and the environment from unnecessary harm.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
Limit the sale of fireworks to those running local council approved events only
Limit the sale of fireworks to those running local council approved events only
Limit the sale of fireworks to those running local council approved events only
Timeline
| 6 Nov 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 5 Dec 2025 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
9
Status
Rejected
Rejected
5 Dec 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 1 Sep 2026.