Sydney council cracks down on foreign words on shopfront signs

Strathfield Council is eyeing a plan to reduce foreign languages on business 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.

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