Election Signs

Corflute election signs are the standard format for political and community campaign signage across Australia. Lightweight, weatherproof, and highly visible, they are produced on 3mm or 5mm corrugated polypropylene (corflute) using UV-direct full-colour printing. At Paperlust Print Shop, we print election signs for local council candidates, state and federal campaigns, union campaigns, community advocacy groups, and independent candidates — with fast 2-3 working day production, bulk pricing, and Australia-wide delivery.

The most common election sign size in Australia is 600mm x 900mm. For signs displayed on public land, many state and local council regulations specify 600mm x 900mm as the maximum permitted size. Signs on private property (with owner consent) may use larger formats — 900mm x 1200mm is a popular size for high-visibility private fence and gate displays. Custom sizes up to 2400mm x 1200mm are available from Paperlust Print Shop. Always check your state and local council signage rules before ordering — regulations vary significantly by jurisdiction and campaign type.

3mm corflute is lighter and lower cost — ideal for high-volume campaigns where you need hundreds of signs at the lowest possible per-unit cost, or for signs that will be displayed for a few weeks. 5mm corflute is stiffer and more robust — better for signs intended for extended outdoor display over a campaign period of several months, or for sites exposed to wind and traffic vibration. For most standard election campaigns of 4-12 weeks, 3mm corflute is the practical choice.

Corflute election signs are designed for versatile installation. Common methods include: H-frame wire stakes pushed into grass verges or garden beds; cable ties to chain-link or Cyclone fencing; screws or nails into wooden fences and gates (with property owner permission); rope or zip ties to balcony railings; and eyelets punched through the corflute for hanging or tying. Paperlust Print Shop can punch eyelets into your signs at production — specify your preferred eyelet positions when ordering.

Election signs are read at a glance from passing vehicles and pedestrians. Effective design keeps to a few simple principles: one clear focal point (candidate name or campaign slogan); high-contrast colour combination; large, bold typeface — minimum 20% of sign height for the primary message; party or campaign logo in a consistent position; and a clear party colour scheme. Avoid cluttering the sign with too many messages.

Election campaigns typically require hundreds to thousands of signs. Paperlust Print Shop offers significant volume discounts on bulk corflute sign orders. Contact our team for a custom quote on orders of 50 or more units. For large campaigns, we can also arrange staged delivery — dispatching signs to multiple electorate or zone addresses on a schedule aligned with your campaign rollout.

Standard production is 2-3 working days after artwork approval. Delivery to metro Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and Adelaide is typically 1-2 business days after dispatch. Perth and regional areas allow 2-4 business days. For campaign-critical deadlines, contact our team before ordering to discuss production availability.

Corflute election signs are made from polypropylene (PP), a recyclable plastic. The industry-standard Corex brand used in Australia is manufactured domestically with a closed-loop recycling programme — used corflute can be returned to Corex-certified collection points and processed back into raw material for new sheets.

Election signage rules in Australia vary significantly between states, territories, and local council jurisdictions. Always check your state electoral commission website and local council signage policy before ordering and installing. Paperlust Print Shop does not provide legal advice on election signage rules.

Australian electoral law requires that all election signs carry an authorisation statement identifying who authorised the material and for whom it was produced. Ensure your authorisation statement is included in your artwork before submitting for print. This is the candidate’s or campaign manager’s legal responsibility to verify.

Paperlust Print Shop has produced election signage for candidates and campaigns at local, state, and federal levels across Australia. A 100% print guarantee covers every order.