Sydney council cracks down on foreign words on shopfront signs

Foreign language business sign

Foreign language business sign Source: SBS

A council in Sydney's inner west is considering a plan to reduce foreign languages on business signs.

Strathfield Council is drafting a measure which would make sure foreign text is no bigger than 30 per cent of its English equivalent.

Independent Councillor Matthew Blackmore, who moved the proposal at the last council meeting said "the change to the policy is designed to set a standard in the presentation of signs in shops".

Read more: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/sydney-council-cracks-down-on-foreign-words-on-shopfront-signs

 


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