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Last Updated: Monday, 08 January 2024 11:24

Council regulates the placement of election signage under:

• the Planning Scheme;
• Local Law No. 1 (Administration) 2011 (the “Administration Local Law”); and
• Subordinate Local Law No. 1.4 (Installation of Advertising Devices) 2011 (the “Advertising Subordinate Local Law”).

The placement of an election sign on land, including local government controlled areas, facilities or roads may be characterised as the installation of an advertising device contrary to the prescribed activity identified in the Administration Local Law and the Advertising Subordinate Local Law. A person must not undertake a prescribed activity identified in the Administration Local Law without a current approval granted by Council.

Election signs are not to be erected prior to the ‘election period’ and shall be removed within seven days of the conclusion of the election. 

Election signs on state controlled roads

Election signs placed on state controlled roads must comply with the current Department of Transport and Main Roads, Queensland requirements for election signs:

• The Ancillary Works and Encroachment Notice (No. 1) 2009; and
• Roadside Advertising Manual of the Department of Transport and Main Roads, Queensland

Election signs on local government controlled roads

Placement of election signs on local government controlled roads is prohibited where the signs:

• have the potential to significantly distract road users
• cause a safety hazard
• detrimentally affect the amenity of the area
• may cause unreasonable operational inconvenience.

Election signs on local government controlled land and private property

An exemption from permit requirements exists for the following signs provided they are not erected prior to the ‘election period’ and are removed within seven days of the conclusion of the election:

• any temporary election signs on private land
• small corflute type signage (up to 0.54m2 or 600x900mm) placed on local government controlled areas, facilities or roads providing such signs:
  • do not compromise public/road safety
  • are not located on roundabouts or traffic islands
  • are not affixed to trees, picnic shelters or traffic signs or signals
  • do not impede pedestrian access

To be exempt the following conditions must be complied with:

1. Signs must be non-rotating and not be illuminated or incorporate reflective or fluorescent materials.
2. Signs must not project over the carriageway or any surface used by motor vehicles.
3. Signs must not restrict sight distances on approaches to intersections or restrict the visibility of authorised signs.
4. For urban areas, signs must be located as close as practicable to a property boundary and parallel to it.
5. For rural areas where the speed limit is 80K/h or less, signs must be located at least 3.5 metres from the edge of the nearest traffic lane.
6. For rural areas where the speed limit is greater than 80K/h, signs must be located at least 6 metres from the edge of the nearest traffic lane.
7. Signs must not be fastened to trees or road infrastructure (e.g. road signs, guardrails).

For more information refer to the 2.23 Election Signs Policy.