Graffiti enforcement and prevention

Under the State Government Graffiti Prevention Act (2007) there are harsh penalties for those caught selling spray cans to minors and those caught illegally defacing or vandalising properties.

Further information about the Act and the State Government’s graffiti management strategy can be found at www.justice.vic.gov.au.

Preventing graffiti

Lighter coloured walls, fences, laneways and poorly maintained properties, both residential and commercial, often attract the most graffiti. You can reduce graffiti by making your property less attractive to illegal taggers.

Consider the following suggestions:

• Keep your property well maintained
• Use an anti-graffiti coating so that if your property is vandalised, you can remove it more easily. Ask your paint shop or hardware store for details
• Plant fast growing vines or spiky plants such as bougainvillea
• Use darker coloured paint on even surfaces
• Use high-density, low absorbency materials such as hard-burnt bricks
• Use rough or textured surfaces
• Install sensor lighting.

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Further information

Access Yarra
Richmond Town Hall
333 Bridge Road Richmond
Telephone 9205 5555
Email info@yarracity.vic.gov.au

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