It's time to vote...

Back in October, you were asked to submit ideas for a new number plate slogan. Canberrans outdid themselves with 1875 ideas submitted.

The judging panel has decided on the final 10, and the voting is now open. The shortlisted slogans reflect the range of suggestions put forward by the community and support pride in our great city.

How to vote:

Register on YourSay

Please note that to vote, you'll need to register on YourSay.

It's quick and easy. We'll just ask you for an email address, a username, password, and a couple of demographics to ensure we are getting votes from a cross section of the Canberra community.

Then place two votes

Your first vote is for a new number plate slogan from the 10 shortlisted.
And your second vote is for one of the existing number plate slogans currently in circulation, that you'd like to keep.

Voting is open until midnight on Thursday 2 February 2017.

VOTE NOW: For a new number plate slogan

VOTE NOW: For a current number plate slogan to keep

CANBERRA THE NATION’S CAPITAL

CANBERRA – HEART OF THE NATION

CANBERRA – AGE FRIENDLY CITY

FEEL THE POWER OF CANBERRA

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