Clause 60

The Minister may make regulations to regulate the display of posters and banners in respect of an election.

Such regulations may provide for the Returning Officer to determine the number and size of posters and banners which may be displayed and for the determination of the places at which they may be so displayed.

For the purposes of this section and regulations made thereunder —

“poster” includes any label, set of colours, drawing, painting, advertisement, handbill or placard or any replica of a voting paper;

“banner” includes a flag, bunting, ensign or standard.

Any person who commits an offence under such regulations shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $1,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year.