Victorians Can Keep Gas Stoves, But Net Zero Ban on New Installations Remain

The Victorian Labor government has partially rolled back the policy aimed at reaching net zero by 2045.

Blue flames from a gas at a home in Arlington, Va., on May 3, 2023. Olivier Douliery/AFP via Getty Images

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has reassured residents they can keep cooking on existing gas tops, but a ban on gas installations in new properties will remain.

“I am wanting to be really clear that Victorians can continue to keep cooking with gas on their existing gas stove, and if they need to replace it, they will be able to do so,” she told reporters on Sept. 9.