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COUNCIL POWERLESS TO STOP OFFENSIVE VANS

Campaigners looking to rid the Byron Shire of camper vans covered in offensive slogans were dealt a blow today, with Council admitting there’s nothing they can do.

Mayor Simon Richardson says the artwork, while offensive, isn’t illegal thanks to a loophole in State Government advertising legislation.

“Clearly there is an absolute breakdown where language of an incredibly and clearly offensive manner, can be billboarded around a car in public spaces.”

Mr. Richardson will now ask council to write to the state government, asking them to change the law.

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