Description

Who: Maribyrnong Council, Australia.

What: A motion to investigate how to ban fossil ads and sponsorships. The motion passed!

When: 13 September 2022


Maribyrnong Council passed its motion unanimously, with one councilor calling it a “no brainer”.

 

Passed motion

The Motion states that Council:

  1. Not support the advertising of companies involved in the production or supply of fossil fuels on council property, consistent with the overarching goal of its Climate Emergency Strategy and Action Plan.
  2. Integrate this position into its sporting reserve signage policy that is currently under development and review and (where needed) update Council policies or strategies that would allow for the promotion of fossil fuels.
  3. Receive a report from Council officers by 6 December 2022 on progress made.
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Location
  • East West Link (Stage 1), Carlton North Victoria 3054, Australia

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