Article written by Paul Karp
Excerpts about Zoe Daniel
Bayside council used its power ‘to prevent political communication’ when it ruled in favour of Liberal Tim Wilson, Daniel’s lawyers say…
Independent Zoe Daniel has appealed against a council ruling that political signs cannot be erected until the election is called, arguing it is inconsistent with its own advice and neighbouring councils which have allowed Josh Frydenberg signs…
Daniel’s lawyers, Jonathan Evans QC and barrister Vicki Bell, have written a complaint arguing the council has used its power “to prevent political communication”, contrary to the practice of other councils in Melbourne.
Daniel’s lawyers noted the presence of “a large number of signs … which promote the candidacy of the sitting member, Josh Frydenberg”.
Glen Eira Council, which partly covers Goldstein, “has made no objection” to Daniel’s signs, they said, despite the council’s having rules identical to Bayside’s…
Daniel’s legal advice also warned that Bayside’s interpretation of the rules is contrary to the implied freedom of political communication and the principles of statutory interpretation.
