If you recall, after the official response was delivered by Council, I replied with concerns of their abysmal response and requested a more appropriate reply to our petition be provided. Below is the response received from Council and as you can see, they have advised they will provide no further response to me.

The only thing left that can be done, is for you, as a signer of the petition, to contact Council and raise concern about the response we have received and advise that you expect them to take appropriate action regarding permits being granted to festivals and events for fireworks.

In Solidarity,
Shannon Meilak

The final email received, reads as follows:

"Dear Shannon,

Thank you for your email response (below) regrding Council issuing fireworks permits for events in the Brimbank area.

Council officers ackwnowedge your concerns however, as previously advised the possession, use and sale of fireworks is currently administered via State Legislation, being The Victorian Dangerous Goods Act 1985 (DG Act). Any illegal use can be investigated and enforced by Victoria Police and Worksafe Victoria https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/using-fireworks . 

Permits currently issued by Brimbank Council are minimal and strict guidelines are enforced with regard to the use subject to the DG Act. Should any changes in State Legislation occur Council will ensure the permit system and Brimbank Local Laws are amended accordingly.

Council is not proposing to cease granting permits that allow the use of fireworks at events in our community at this stage nor review the permit process. However, this may be reconsidered at a later stage, such as during a review of the Brimbank Local Laws.

Given the information provided, we have exhausted this topic and cannot offer further advice.

Regards,

City Futures"