Revise WA's bush fire act to ban burning living green & wet garden waste
The issue
For years, I have watched my neighbor smolder piles of green garden waste, releasing plumes of harmful smoke into our community's air, without a care for the environment. When confronted, they simply shrugged and said, "I don't like Earth." It is infuriating and disheartening to witness such negligence, especially when we know the damage it causes.
The continual burning of living green garden waste not only emits toxic smoke but also releases stored carbon dioxide, aggravating global warming—a crucial issue that demands our urgent attention. The current legislation in Western Australia, under the 1954 Bush Fire Act, permits such burning practices, contributing to local pollution and environmental degradation. This is a systemic problem that echoes across all Australian states and territories, placing our environment at grave risk.
Studies indicate that 40% of Australia's carbon dioxide emissions come from waste management practices that include the improper disposal and burning of wet garden waste. The solutions are clear: we need a change in legislation banning this practice in favor of clean, dry-burning methods. In addition, providing access to free drop-off points for green recyclable waste will encourage proper disposal and reduce illegal burning.
It's time our governments align with sustainable practices, prohibiting the use of living and wet garden waste for fires across all states and territories. This is not just about improving air quality but about taking responsibility for the environmental legacy we leave behind.
Ignoring climate realities is no longer an option, especially when we have straightforward, actionable solutions at our fingertips. With recent UN climate reports warning us of the devastating impacts of continued carbon release, we cannot afford to stall any longer.
Join me in urging the government to amend the outdated 1954 Bush Fire Act and implement stronger protections for our environment. Let's demand that all states and territories across Australia adopt stricter regulations to prevent hazardous burning practices and promote sustainable waste management.
Sign this petition to stand up for our planet's future and make it clear that "Silence is Consent" no more. Together, we can push for change and safeguard our Earth for generations to come.**
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The issue
For years, I have watched my neighbor smolder piles of green garden waste, releasing plumes of harmful smoke into our community's air, without a care for the environment. When confronted, they simply shrugged and said, "I don't like Earth." It is infuriating and disheartening to witness such negligence, especially when we know the damage it causes.
The continual burning of living green garden waste not only emits toxic smoke but also releases stored carbon dioxide, aggravating global warming—a crucial issue that demands our urgent attention. The current legislation in Western Australia, under the 1954 Bush Fire Act, permits such burning practices, contributing to local pollution and environmental degradation. This is a systemic problem that echoes across all Australian states and territories, placing our environment at grave risk.
Studies indicate that 40% of Australia's carbon dioxide emissions come from waste management practices that include the improper disposal and burning of wet garden waste. The solutions are clear: we need a change in legislation banning this practice in favor of clean, dry-burning methods. In addition, providing access to free drop-off points for green recyclable waste will encourage proper disposal and reduce illegal burning.
It's time our governments align with sustainable practices, prohibiting the use of living and wet garden waste for fires across all states and territories. This is not just about improving air quality but about taking responsibility for the environmental legacy we leave behind.
Ignoring climate realities is no longer an option, especially when we have straightforward, actionable solutions at our fingertips. With recent UN climate reports warning us of the devastating impacts of continued carbon release, we cannot afford to stall any longer.
Join me in urging the government to amend the outdated 1954 Bush Fire Act and implement stronger protections for our environment. Let's demand that all states and territories across Australia adopt stricter regulations to prevent hazardous burning practices and promote sustainable waste management.
Sign this petition to stand up for our planet's future and make it clear that "Silence is Consent" no more. Together, we can push for change and safeguard our Earth for generations to come.**
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Petition created on 5 September 2026