Northern Beaches Council Votes on 1080 Ban TUESDAY NIGHT
Public speaking has been banned. Email is the ONLY way to influence this critical vote.
New state government rules prohibit public speaking at council meetings. Your email to councillors BEFORE 5pm on Tuesday is the only way to ensure Northern Beaches permanently protects pets and wildlife from this cruel poison.
Send Your Email NowWhat's Happening
Northern Beaches Council last used 1080 poison between 24 April and 12 May 2023—a pause driven by community advocacy. This Tuesday night, Council will decide whether to formally ban its use permanently.
The problem: Council staff are recommending that councillors simply "note" a report on 1080 use, rather than implement a formal policy ban. Without permanent protection, NBC could resume baiting at any of the 12 sites where it has previously deployed this lethal poison.
NBC's 1080 Baiting History:
- 18 documented sites where 1080 has been used since 2018
- 12 specific locations including Manly Dam, Dee Why Lagoon Wildlife Reserve, Middle Creek Reserve, Allenby Park, and Forestville Park
- Multiple operations in 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2023
This is our one chance to convert community pressure into lasting policy change.
Why a Permanent Ban is Critical
Lethal to All Mammals
No Known Antidote Exists
- Dogs are extremely vulnerable to 1080 poisoning
- Death takes 5–11 hours, but animals suffer for much longer
- NBC used "Foxoff Econobaits" containing 3mg per bait
Threatens Northern Beaches Wildlife
25+ Native Species at Risk
NBC is home to numerous species at heightened risk during 1080 baiting programs:
Some species are carrion eaters that investigate baits. Others are omnivorous and consume previously poisoned animals.
Secondary Poisoning Persists
Long-Term Environmental Contamination
- Toxic carcasses remain dangerous to scavengers for over 7 months
- Maggots in meat baits accumulate toxin sufficient to kill insectivorous birds
- Corvids (crows, ravens) can move baits outside target zones
Surrounded by 1080 Programs
NBC Must Lead by Example
Multiple programs operate around Northern Beaches bushland. While NBC has paused its own use, our community's pets and wildlife remain at risk.
The Evidence: NBC's Documented 1080 Use
The Coalition Against 1080 Poison has systematically documented NBC's 1080 baiting history through Freedom of Information requests and public records.
10 Documented Baiting Sites Across Northern Beaches
Click pins to see location details and baiting history
Poison Delivery Methods Used by NBC
Understanding how 1080 was deployed across these sites
Without a Formal Ban, These Operations Could Resume at Any Time
NBC has a documented pattern of 1080 use across our community's most beloved bushland reserves - places where families walk their dogs, children play, and native wildlife thrives. Community pressure stopped baiting in 2023. Now we must make that protection permanent.
How Your Email Makes a Difference
Under new regulations, the public cannot speak at Council meetings or display signs in the public gallery. Email is now the ONLY democratic tool available to influence this vote.
Demonstrates Community Sentiment
When councillors receive dozens of constituent emails on an issue, it shows clear public opinion that cannot be ignored. Your email becomes part of an undeniable wave of community concern.
Creates Political Accountability
Your email creates a public record. Councillors know their constituents are watching how they vote. This transparency forces them to seriously consider the community's position before making their decision.
Provides Evidence of Public Support
Email volume gives councillors the support to vote for a ban, showing community backing for their decision. It transforms a controversial decision into a responsive one.
Increases Likelihood of Councillor Support
Studies show constituent contact significantly influences voting decisions, especially on local environmental issues. Every email increases the statistical probability of a vote in favour of the ban.
Community Pressure Works
Our previous advocacy stopped NBC's 1080 use in 2023. Now we need to make it permanent.
This isn't theoretical. NBC stopped baiting because residents refused to accept cruel, indiscriminate poisoning on public land Now we're converting that pressure into permanent policy.
Send Your Email Now
It Takes 2 Minutes
Use the form below to email all Northern Beaches councillors at once. You can use our template or personalise your message (personal stories about pets, wildlife encounters, or concerns as a parent have strong impact).
What to Include:
- Request a formal ban (not just "noting" the report)
- Reference NBC's documented history (12 sites, 2018–2023)
- Explain why you care (pet owner, wildlife advocate, recreation user)
- Cite 1080's dangers: no antidote, Schedule 7 substance, threatens dogs and native species
- Ask councillors to support permanent protection
The Science Behind Our Campaign
The Coalition Against 1080 Poison conducts rigorous, peer-reviewed research using government data, Freedom of Information responses, toxicology studies, and regulatory frameworks. Our 2023 submission to NBC's Pesticide Use Notification Plan review demonstrates our commitment to evidence-based advocacy.
Comprehensive Baiting Documentation
Species-Specific Risk Analysis
Native Species Assessment
Legal Framework Examination
5 Evidence-Based Recommendations
Audit all pesticides using the precautionary principle
Reconsider 1080 use; explore humane alternatives
Amend notification plans to transparently reflect risks
Create a dedicated public portal for community awareness
Establish dialogue with stakeholders and NGOs
Our work is rigorous, not emotional. We use government data, peer-reviewed toxicology research, Freedom of Information responses, and regulatory frameworks to build irrefutable cases for reform.
One Council, Statewide Impact
The Coalition maintains the only comprehensive public database of 1080 baiting programs in NSW. As of July 2025, we've identified 178 active NPWS programs—and that doesn't include council, Local Land Services, or private landowner baiting.
Northern Beaches is just one battleground in a larger fight to end cruel, indiscriminate poisoning across Australia.
Precedent
Every council that bans 1080 makes it easier for the next council to follow
Proof of Concept
We prove communities can protect wildlife and pets without lethal poisons
Regulatory Pressure
Local bans build momentum for state and federal reform
Community Protection
NBC residents deserve permanent safety, not temporary pauses
A formal ban here strengthens our case everywhere else.
Frequently Asked Questions
Tuesday night, 17 February 2026, at the Northern Beaches Council meeting.
Yes, but new state government rules prohibit public speaking and ban advocacy signs or clothing in the public gallery. Email is the only way to influence the vote.
NBC has documented use at 12 locations including Manly Dam, Dee Why Lagoon Wildlife Reserve, Middle Creek Reserve, Allenby Park, Ingleside Chase Reserve, Forestville Park, and others.
NBC used "Foxoff Econobaits" containing 3mg of 1080 poison per bait, manufactured by Animal Control Technologies Australia (ACTA). NBC also used Canid Pest Ejectors (CPEs) in some operations.
Extremely dangerous. The lethal dose (LD50) for dogs is just 0.07 mg/kg. A single 3mg bait can kill up to 5 dogs. There is no known antidote, and death typically occurs 5–11 hours after ingestion.
Our research identified 25+ at-risk species in NBC including koalas (endangered in NSW), powerful owls (threatened), long-nosed bandicoots (endangered at North Head/Manly), brush-tailed possums, kookaburras, lace monitors, and brush turkeys.
You'll receive a confirmation email from us with details about what happens next and how to track the vote outcome.
Absolutely! Personal stories about why you care (your dog, wildlife you've seen at these sites, concerns as a parent who uses these bushland areas) make emails more impactful.
Read our full 2023 submission to NBC's Pesticide Use Notification Plan review. It includes detailed toxicology analysis, species assessments, and 5 evidence-based recommendations. Read our full 2023 submission to NBC's Pesticide Use Notification Plan review.