Posters and noticeboards


Poster silos

There are poster silos located at shopping centres and other locations across Canberra. The silos are a legal site for poster advertisements and community notices and can be freely used by everyone.

Silos are located at:

How to use the poster silos

Simply attach your posters to the silo with a flour and water paste or sticky tape. Please do not use other glues, as these can make it difficult to clean the silos. The silos will operate on a first come, first served basis. All posters are removed during the first 5 days of each month back to the bare surface. It is the responsibility of users to monitor and manage their posters.

TCCS encourages good poster etiquette. Please do not post over other posters unless they are out of date or there is more than one copy of the poster on view.

Illegal bill posting

Illegal bill posting refers to the act of placing posters on public places and private places such as walls, poles, fences and hoardings. Illegal bill posters are costly. In any one year, there are thousands of illegal posters attached to both public and private property. Bill posters detract from the amenity of our city and create a poor image for Canberra's visitors. Bill posters peel and create litter which pollutes pavements and stormwater systems, and eventually have an adverse environmental effect on our lakes and waterways.

Enforcement

Bill posting is illegal under Section 119 of the Crimes Act 1900. Since December 2008, the ACT Government has targeted the enforcement of illegal bill posting. Penalties include $1,000 for individuals and $5,000 for businesses. Any individual or commercial business posting illegal bill posters may be subject to be penalties under this legislation. To report illegal bill posting call Access Canberra on 13 22 81.

Community noticeboards

Community noticeboards are located at the following shopping centres:

Some community noticeboards are accessed with a key. You can find the key custodian's details on the specific noticeboard. The rules for use and removal are the same as for poster pillars.

Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge the Ngunnawal people as traditional custodians of the ACT and recognise any other people or families with connection to the lands of the ACT and region. We acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this city and this region.

To see how we are building stronger relationships with the Traditional Custodians of the ACT view the Reconciliation Action Plan.