Council puts tougher graffiti rules and street art balance out for consultation

Key points

• Melbourne councillors have unanimously endorsed a draft graffiti management policy for community consultation. The plan promises faster removal, clearer responsibilities and stronger enforcement, while keeping the city's street art culture.
• Graffiti visible in the central city would generally be removed within three days, compared with 12 days elsewhere. Offensive graffiti would keep a one-hour response target.
• Submissions close on November 5, and the final policy will return to council in 2027.