Street stall and temporary advertising permits

Election candidates sometimes need to use council‑managed land such as parks, reserves, footpaths or public open spaces to engage with the community during an election period. This may include setting up information stalls, placing temporary signage, meeting voters, or holding small campaign activities such as sausage sizzles.

To ensure public spaces remain safe, accessible and fairly used by all candidates and community members, we require approval before these activities can take place. This form helps us assess your request, manage competing demands, and ensure compliance with local laws, election signage rules and public safety requirements.

Before you apply

Having the right information ready before you apply will make the process faster and help reduce delays.

• Proposed activity: A clear description of what you intend to do, such as a stall, meet‑and‑greet, information table or temporary signage.
• Preferred location: The specific council land you wish to use, including park names, street sections or reserve areas. Some locations may have restrictions or high demand during election periods.
• Dates and times: When you plan to be on site, including set‑up and pack‑down. We may limit duration or frequency to ensure fair access for all candidates.
• Signage and equipment: Details of any items you plan to bring, such as tables, marquees, banners, A‑frames or flags.
• Public safety: How you will maintain safe access for pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles, and avoid obstructing pathways or facilities.
• Waste and clean‑up: How you will keep the site clean and remove all materials after your activity.
• Insurance: Evidence of current public liability insurance.
• Contact details: An authorised campaign contact so we can follow up if needed.

Apply for activities on Council land as a candidate(PDF, 121KB)

We have identified 9 places in Banyule where street stalls can set up, and we allow one in each location per month.

Before you apply

As part of your application you need to:

• nominate your preferred location for your intended date
• provide details of your public liability insurance
• agree to our conditions with regards to set up, conduct and displaying your permit.

Apply for a street stall(PDF, 115KB)

To apply for a permit, your group and the planned event must meet our criteria:

• the event must be a local educational, cultural, religious, social or recreational event conducted by a non-commercial group;
• the community group must be located within the municipality; and
• the event being advertised must be located within the municipality.

Community groups are only allowed a permit for temporary signage on Council's land once in any 6-month period.

Signs must be under a maximum size. We will display up to 2 signs. Signage wording may not be indecent, insulting or offensive.

Before you apply

As part of your application you need to:

• nominate your preferred location for your sign
• intended date
• provide details of your public liability insurance
• agree to our conditions with regards to set up, conduct and displaying your permit.

Apply for temporary advertising signage(PDF, 222KB)

Election signs may be displayed on private property with the property owner's permission, provided the sign complies with Banyule Planning Scheme, electoral and other legal requirements.

Election signs are not permitted on Council land or assets. This includes:

• nature strips
• footpaths
• parks and reserves
• poles
• trees
• fences
• buildings
• bus shelters
• municipal road reserves

These requirements apply equally to all campaigns.

Planning permit requirements

A planning permit is not always required for election signs.

Exemptions may apply if limits on size, number, location and display time are met. Information about planning permit exemptions is available under Clause 52.05 of the Banyule Planning Scheme.

The candidate, political party, campaigner or property occupier responsible for a sign must ensure it is:

• safely installed
• maintained in good condition
• not causing a risk to people or property
• removed when required

In most cases, election signs should be removed no later than 14 days after the election.

Authorisation statement

Election signs may need an authorisation statement. The person responsible for the sign must ensure it meets the authorisation requirements for the relevant election.

Requirements near voting centres

Additional requirements may apply near voting centres.

These rules can vary depending on the election. Candidates and campaigners must check current Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) or Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) requirements, as well as Council and road-authority rules.

We may request the removal of an election sign or take enforcement action where a sign does not comply with applicable requirements. This may occur where a sign:

• creates a safety risk
• obstructs access
• damages assets
• is placed on Council land or assets

To report concerns about election signs or campaign advertising, contact us on 9490 4222 or email enquiries@banyule.vic.gov.au.