‘English Compulsory’ - New Rules Coming for Shop Signs

Sydney Council Moves to Mandate English on Business Signs

A Sydney council has passed a motion calling for English to be clearly and prominently displayed on multilingual business signage, revisiting an issue already covered by existing council planning controls. The motion was put forward by Strathfield Councillor Esther Kim at an ordinary council meeting in late July. Under the motion, the council would recognise English as Australia’s common language and affirm that it should be the primary language…

Council ignites ‘culture war’ over shop signs

An Australian council has banned the use of non-English store signs, which could set the benchmark across the country – but not everyone is happy about it.

Move to enforce English on shops

A council with one of Australia’s most diverse populations has come under fire for mandating the English language be used on shopfronts.

‘English compulsory’ - New rules coming for shop signs

A big shake up is coming to Sydney’s inner west. Strathfield Council has passed a motion to make English compulsory on business signs. Hear more highlights from Ben Fordham Live in the playlist below and give us a follow on Apple Podcasts: IMAGE CREDIT / ISTOCK