Trial begins in Zoe Daniel placard case

Her campaign manager, Keith Badger, on Thursday faced the Victorian Supreme Court, seeking a declaration that the display of signs by landowners promoting Ms Daniel does not constitute a contravention of the Bayside Planning Scheme. 

Mr Badger is also seeking an injunction restraining Bayside City Council from issuing fines or commencing criminal proceedings against landowners for displaying a Zoe Daniel sign.

Bayside City Council in February said that given the House of Representatives election is not due until September 3, any signs erected before June 3 are unlawful, until the election has actually been called. 

The matter will return to court at a later date.