Election Signs

An election sign is a temporary advertisement advocating for or against the election of a candidate or candidates, or a registered political party in respect of a federal, state or local government (Brisbane City Council) election campaign. There are different requirements for election signs on private property, public property, polling locations and Mobile Vehicle Election Signs.

You do not need approval from Council for an election display on the footpath, as long as you comply with the relevant conditions.

Election signs may be placed on private property without approval from Council during the permitted exhibition period. 

On the election date independent candidates and registered political parties are permitted to have election signs, either static or handheld at polling locations. You do not need approval from Council to display election signs, as long as you comply with the relevant conditions.

During the permitted exhibition period, approval from Council for Mobile Vehicle Election Signs is not required provided the signs adhere to the relevant conditions.

Last updated:10 July 2019