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Wicked Campers with 'vile' slogans to be outlawed in Tasmania

Thursday, 17 Nov 2016 10:43:37

The Minister says some of Wicked Campers' signs had been distressing to parents. (Supplied: Facebook)

Wicked Campers vans are notorious for displaying offensive slogans and Tasmania is moving to ban any that cross the line.

Transport Minister Rene Hidding said the Government would cancel the registration of vehicles displaying slogans he described as "vile and appalling".

In a statement, Mr Hidding said laws would be introduced into Parliament next year requiring signs to meet appropriate advertising standards.

"I have previously raised concerns publicly about the vile and appalling signage on some Wicked Camper vans, as they are offensive to both women and men and distressing to parents who should not have their children confronted with such advertising," he said.

In the interim, Mr Hidding wants the Anti-Discrimination Commissioner to report any vehicles generating complaints.

Offending operators may then be stopped from entering national parks until the signs meet advertising standards.

The Minister said he would also ask councils running camping grounds to consider banning the vehicles "to protect their customers from what is essentially an assault on families, particularly young people, and women and girls".

"This is strong action that sends the appropriate message to Wicked Campers, or any other company operating such vehicles, who believes they can display disgusting signage on our roads with impunity that it will not be tolerated in Tasmania."

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