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A Wyndham Council motion to investigate banning real estate pointer boards has failed 6–5, sparking debate over whether agents exploit loose rules or if a total ban would go too far. Cr Susan McIntyre didn’t call for an immediate ban, only to keep that option open after further study.
Councillors Debate Real Estate Sign Abuse
A bid to crack down on real estate “pointer boards” across Wyndham has narrowly failed, with councillors voting six to five against a motion to investigate a possible ban.
The proposal, moved by Cr Susan McIntyre, called for stronger enforcement on agents who leave signs cluttering footpaths and roadsides long after open-for-inspection times. Cr McIntyre said the growing number of boards—especially in Point Cook—was creating “visual clutter” and sending “the wrong message about how our public spaces should be respected.”
Cr McIntyre did not call for an immediate ban but wanted to leave the option open for a later discussion, depending on what a future report found about the impact of the signs. Her motion would have asked for that report by February 2026, outlining options to prohibit or heavily restrict pointer boards and increase compliance measures.
Opposing councillors argued that banning them outright could unfairly affect small local agencies and make it harder for potential buyers to find properties. Others questioned whether council should intervene at all, suggesting real estate agents were already operating within a grey area due to the lack of specific restrictions.
The failed vote has left many asking whether agents are taking advantage of that gap in regulation—and if council should step in before streets and intersections become overwhelmed with signs again.
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