# Victoria plans to let dogs into pubs if Labor is re-elected

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- The Guardian, 2026-09-24 04:41 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/sep/24/victoria-labor-election-dogs-pubs-extend-opening-hours-3am

> Victoria’s premier says Labor would amend food safety laws to lift the ban on dogs inside venues if it wins November’s election. Individual pubs would decide whether to allow pets, while the government consults on where the change would apply.