When can I install elections signs?

State and Federal Elections: Signs may be displayed up to 60 days before the election day and must be removed within two days after the election. This timeframe is outlined in the City's Election Signs Policy.

Local Government Elections: Signs can be displayed from the close of candidate nominations (37 days before the election) and must be removed within two days after the election.

Where can I install election signs and what are the requirements?

Candidates may install election signs on private property with the consent of the landowner.

Candidates may install election signs adjacent to a thoroughfare (within the road reserve or verge), provided they comply with the following requirements:

• Signs may only be displayed within the permitted timeframes relevant to that election.

• Signs must be at least three metres from the edge of the carriageway and 0.5 metres from the footpath.

• Signs must be installed at least 10 metres from any road intersection.

• Signs must not be placed closer than 50 metres to a signalised intersection or before a speed sign.

• Signs must not be located in, or within 50 metres of, a 40 km/h school zone.

• Signs must be free-standing and not affixed to any existing sign, post, power pole, light pole, or similar structure.

• Signs must not be placed in traffic islands or median strips.

• Signs must not obstruct or impede the reasonable use of a thoroughfare or access to a place by any person.

• Signs must not obstruct or impede the vision of a driver entering or leaving a thoroughfare or crossing.

• Signs must be maintained in good condition.

• Signs must not be placed within 100 metres of any works on City land.

• Signs must be securely installed.

• Signs must not be illuminated or incorporate reflective or fluorescent materials.

• Signs must not display only part of a message that requires multiple signs to form a complete message.

• Signs must not be placed on any City buildings, such as the library, local history centre, recreation centre, sporting pavilions, or clubrooms.

Note: These requirements apply specifically to signage installed within the City of Vincent. If you wish to install election signage outside the City of Vincent, please check the relevant local authority’s requirements.

What are the dimensions and materials I can use for an election sign?

• Signs must not exceed 1.5 square metres in area.

• Signs must not be higher than 1.2 metres from natural ground level to the top of the sign.

• Signs must not be illuminated (externally or internally), move, flash, be reflective, be fluorescent, rotate, or otherwise cause a distraction to road users.

• Signs must not be self-adhesive.

• Signs must not use the City's logo or crest.

Do I need approval to display an election sign? 

Election signs do not require local government approval. Therefore, as long as the signs comply with the requirements set out above, you may install a sign without notifying the City. These requirements are designed to protect public safety and visual amenity.

What do I do if I see an election sign that does not comply?

Please report the location of any election signs that do not meet the above requirements to the City -  9273 6000 or [email protected]. The City will investigate and remove any signs that do not meet the requirements.