A new national petition led by local advocate Dr. Ken Wishaw aims to combat light pollution and protect Australia’s night skies. Launched last week, the petition seeks over 10,000 signatures to urge the federal government to implement strong legislation similar to successful measures in France, which reduced light pollution by 25% in four years. In its first 48 hours, the petition already garnered 2,000 signatures. Concurrent efforts include upgrading streetlights in the Sunshine Coast region to dark sky-compliant fixtures, a crucial step before applying for dark sky reserve status. Dr. Wishaw emphasizes the health risks associated with excessive nighttime lighting, urging Australians to sign the petition by September 19 to help promote legislation that limits unnecessary lighting.