Ban the Routine Use of Glyphosate in City of Cockburn Parks and public spaces.
The issue
Ban the Routine Use of Glyphosate (Roundup) and Harmful Herbicides in City of Cockburn Parks and Public Spaces
Our parks should be safe for everyone.
Every day, children play on our parks, families picnic on the grass, people exercise, and dogs explore our local reserves. These shared spaces should be managed in a way that protects both our community and the environment.
Many residents are concerned about the routine use of glyphosate-based herbicides (such as Roundup) and other chemical weed killers in public spaces. While these products are approved for use in Australia when used according to label directions, many people would prefer the City of Cockburn to reduce reliance on them wherever practical and adopt safer weed management methods.
Many councils around Australia and overseas have already explored alternatives such as steam weeding, hand weeding, mulching, brush cutting and integrated weed management. We believe Cockburn can become a leader in adopting more sustainable practices.
We are asking the City of Cockburn to:
- Commit to progressively reducing the routine use of glyphosate and other chemical herbicides in parks, playgrounds, sporting fields and other public spaces.
- Prioritise safer alternatives wherever they are practical and effective.
- Clearly notify the community before herbicides are applied and place signs in treated areas.
- Review current weed management practices with input from independent experts and the local community.
- Publish a long-term plan to reduce chemical weed control while maintaining safe and accessible public spaces.
Our goal is not to stop weed management—it is to encourage methods that better protect people, pets, wildlife and the environment whenever feasible.
If you believe our parks and public spaces deserve a more sustainable approach, please sign this petition and help encourage the City of Cockburn to review its weed management practices.
Together, we can help create healthier public spaces for current and future generations.
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The issue
Ban the Routine Use of Glyphosate (Roundup) and Harmful Herbicides in City of Cockburn Parks and Public Spaces
Our parks should be safe for everyone.
Every day, children play on our parks, families picnic on the grass, people exercise, and dogs explore our local reserves. These shared spaces should be managed in a way that protects both our community and the environment.
Many residents are concerned about the routine use of glyphosate-based herbicides (such as Roundup) and other chemical weed killers in public spaces. While these products are approved for use in Australia when used according to label directions, many people would prefer the City of Cockburn to reduce reliance on them wherever practical and adopt safer weed management methods.
Many councils around Australia and overseas have already explored alternatives such as steam weeding, hand weeding, mulching, brush cutting and integrated weed management. We believe Cockburn can become a leader in adopting more sustainable practices.
We are asking the City of Cockburn to:
- Commit to progressively reducing the routine use of glyphosate and other chemical herbicides in parks, playgrounds, sporting fields and other public spaces.
- Prioritise safer alternatives wherever they are practical and effective.
- Clearly notify the community before herbicides are applied and place signs in treated areas.
- Review current weed management practices with input from independent experts and the local community.
- Publish a long-term plan to reduce chemical weed control while maintaining safe and accessible public spaces.
Our goal is not to stop weed management—it is to encourage methods that better protect people, pets, wildlife and the environment whenever feasible.
If you believe our parks and public spaces deserve a more sustainable approach, please sign this petition and help encourage the City of Cockburn to review its weed management practices.
Together, we can help create healthier public spaces for current and future generations.
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Petition created on 29 July 2026