Overview
- The planning controls require all new buildings to be fully electrified and ban gas appliances, including outdoor heaters and barbecues.
- The rules cover houses and apartments as well as medium and large commercial buildings, hotels and serviced apartments.
- Industrial and existing buildings are exempt, and kitchens in mixed‑use developments may use gas only if they are designed for later electrification.
- The measures take effect on January 1, 2027, following earlier limits this year on indoor gas in new homes.
- Supporters cite health, emissions and cost benefits, with the council noting endorsements from Ausgrid and the Property Council, while Urban Taskforce and others warn about project feasibility, affordability and grid reliability.