The City of Sydney has endorsed a Greens-led proposal to ban gas appliances in all new residential developments from 31st December 2025; saving lives and putting $626 a year back in the pockets of families. 

At the 23 June 2025 City of Sydney voted to: 

• Implement a ban on gas appliances in new residential from 31st of December 2025. This ban was first moved by Greens Councillor Sylvie Ellsmore, with former Councillor Emelda Davis, in December 2023.  

• Exhibit wider 'all-electric controls’ rules for public consultation. The wider requirements could require renewable energy be used across new residential developments, and larger office, hotel and serviced apartment developments from 31st December, 2026. 

Greens Councillor Matthew Thompson said: 

“You wouldn’t smoke a cigarette in an enclosed room with your child, but that’s effectively what having a gas cooktop in your home exposes kids to.” 

“Pollution from gas stoves accounts for 12% of childhood asthma in Australia and increases the risk of asthma in kids by roughly 30% percent.” 

“Analysis by 350 Australia also shows that this move could save new households in the City an average of $626 per year on their energy bills.” 

“These changes are an easy step we can take right now to save lives and save families money.” 

Greens Councillor Sylvie Ellsmore said: 

“Council has voted to ban gas in new homes from 31st of December, 2025.  

“The change follows a strong community campaign by residents, environment groups and doctors, with 96% of submissions supported the change.” 

“But big corporate interests including The Property Council and Meriton lobbied council to delay these changes, despite Victoria, ACT and other Sydney Councils implementing bans.” 

“Thankfully, the City is listening to the community, not the developer lobby.” 

“Frankly, it is embarrassing that the NSW Premier, Chris Minns, refuses to follow the path set by Labor Governments in Victoria and the ACT. Every day he continues to ignore the health, economic and environmental evidence costs the people of NSW.”