Police are calling for information after an election sign was defaced with a hate symbol. Photo: Michelle Kroll.
A corflute sign for the 2025 federal election was defaced with a hate symbol in northern Canberra last week. Police are seeking witnesses to the incident.
The election sign on Horse Park Drive in Amaroo was defaced between 5 pm on 16 April and 9 am on 17 April, an ACT Policing spokesperson said.
Corflute signs made of polypropylene are publicly displayed by candidates during election periods.
Police would not reveal what symbol was used in the incident.
“The matter was reported to police and anyone who witnessed suspicious activity along Horse Park Drive at Amaroo between those times is asked to come forward,” the police spokesperson said.
“ACT Policing reminds the community that interfering or defacing election advertising material is an offence.”
If you have information to assist police, such as relevant dash-cam footage, contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website by clicking here. Quote reference number 7939320.
