Illegal placement of election posters

It seems come election time whether local, state or federal, no one wants to put their hand up to control or enforce the illegal placement of election corflute posters.

Under State legislation they are seen to be rubbish, (Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997).

Under some local council regulations, they can be seen negating the disability access regulations when used as A frames on footpaths and, under federal legislation, there are specific requirements that everyone dodges.

I then read the paid announcement in Peninsula News (August 5) that Edward James is taking the illegal placement of election corflutes seriously.

Here I quote from the article.

"I am pleased to be able to inform all my long term readers that after she was made aware (by me) of some illegally placed campaign material at the Rawson Rd railway level crossing, Woy Woy, (which have since been removed), Liberal for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks informed me on Thursday, August 1, that she does not need, or support, any campaign activity done on her behalf which may be perceived to be outside our law.

"How refreshing!"

Sorry to say, Mr James, but I think she lied to you.

If Ms Wicks continues to campaign outside the law when she has clearly stated to you she "doesn't support or need to do such actions" then she either doesn't care or doesn't have control of her team and is continually be seen as acting above the regulations.

How can she be taken as a serious representative for the people of Robertson when she has been made aware of the issues although continues to flout the law?

Placement at railway intersections is also deemed by state rail as a safety issue.

Apart from that, has Ms Wicks obtained permission from state rail to display her election signs?

I wonder if the authorising officer Mr Neeham is aware of this continual, flagrant breach of the law?

I am not going to hold my breath waiting for a response.

Email, 18 Aug 2013

Mark Ellis, Woy Woy