Question
Number
692
Subject
Access Canberra
(Graffiti Management)
(Graffiti Management)
Asked by
Cain, Peter
Directed to
Minister for City and Government Services
Question asked on
21 October 2025
Answer due on
23 November 2025
Question asked
- Is the Government aware of the increasing incidence of graffiti vandalism in suburbs such as Higgins and Holt.
- What measures is the Government currently taking to prevent and remove graffiti from public spaces across the ACT.
- How frequently are public areas in Higgins and Holt inspected and cleaned of graffiti.
- What is the average response time for the removal of graffiti once it has been reported to the relevant authorities.
- Does the Government have a strategy in place to identify and penalise offenders responsible for graffiti vandalism.
- Has the Government considered restricting the sale of aerosol spray paint cans to minors as a measure to reduce graffiti vandalism.
- Will the Government consider implementing an education or awareness program in ACT schools aimed at deterring young people from engaging in graffiti vandalism.
- What funding has been allocated in the current financial year to address graffiti removal and prevention in the ACT.