Submissions close 14 March 2025 – don’t miss your chance!
Online: Complete the survey → https://yourvoice.qprc.nsw.gov.au/revised-solid-fuel
Email: Send feedback to council@qprc.nsw.gov.au (Subject line: “Revised Draft Solid Fuel Heater Policy”)
Mail: PO Box 90, Queanbeyan NSW 2620
In Person: Drop off your submission at any Council customer service centre.
82% of Queanbeyan locals objected to the proposed ban on new wood heater installations last year – but your council is pushing ahead anyway.
Banning the installation of new low-emission wood heaters won’t solve winter air quality concerns – it just takes away your right to choose how you heat your new home.
The real solution? Upgrading old wood heaters to cleaner, low-emission models.
This is your chance to fight back. Demand the council’s respect for your right to choose how you heat your home. Make a submission today!
New Wood Heaters Are Part of the Solution—Not the Problem
Modern, EPA-compliant wood heaters produce up to 75% less wood smoke emissions than older models. Across Europe and the USA, successful programs have helped homeowners swap out inefficient heaters for cleaner alternatives, improving air quality without banning wood heating. In the US, tax rebates encourage upgrades! So why is your council taking the opposite approach?
With a new emissions standard (AS/NZS 4013) in 2025 expected to drop emission limits to just 1g of particulate matter per kg of wood burned, modern wood heaters will be cleaner than ever. Stopping the installation of these low-emission models is a step backwards for sustainable, responsible home heating.
Queanbeyan-Palerang Council should listen and work with the community to promote sustainable heating options.
Your home. Your choice. Take action now!
