Touting is not allowed on Council land. Under Council's Local Law No. 1, touting is defined as: to spruik or approach another person and publicise or promote, either verbally or in writing, about a business, commercial or trade activity.

Council land includes:

  • Footpaths (including the footpath in front of shop entrances)
  • Roadways and car parking areas
  • Public seating areas
  • Transport waiting and drop-off points
  • Facilities such as the Esplanade, Barlow Park, Cairns Botanic Gardens and Centenary Lakes

Fines can be issued to the person who touts or the business publicised by the touting.

You can report touting via the free My Cairns app or by ringing Council on 1300 69 22 47.

Last Updated: 30 October 2025

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